After putting in a great showing with the club since his arrival on loan from Grasshopper Club Zürich, midfielder Mathieu Choinière has joined LAFC permanently. The club announced today they have exercised his permanent transfer option to keep him at the club longterm. His new deal will run through the 2028 season, with an additional option for 2029.
Here to stay.
📝 LAFC has signed midfielder Mathieu Choinière on a permanent transfer through the 2028 season with an additional option for 2029.
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“Since arriving late in the summer, Mathieu made an immediate impact with his experience, intelligence, and versatility,” said LAFC Co-President & General Manager John Thorrington in a statement. “We are delighted to have secured his return. He brings a calm authority and a competitive edge that strengthen our group on and off the field, and we look forward to a full season with him as we continue our pursuit of more trophies. With the World Cup on the horizon, we’re also excited about the opportunity for Mathieu to represent his country on the biggest stage and proud to support him in that ambition.”
Choinière was brought in on loan in July to help bolster a midfield that was lacking a lot in moments early on in the season. He logged 772 minutes and appeared in 13 matches for the club across all competitions. He didn’t have to wait long to open his account with Los Angeles, scoring his first goal in the black & gold on August 16th in a 2-0 win over New England Revolution. The goal was also special, as it marked the first assist for Son Heung-Min since he had joined LAFC.
A native of Saint-Alexandre, Québec, and a member of the Canadian National Team, Choinière joined CF Montréal’s academy in 2011 before signing with the Canadian club’s first team in 2018. He logged 120 MLS appearances in Montréal (89 starts), notching 11 goals and three assists while earning consecutive MLS All-Star team nods in 2023 and 2024. He has 21 caps with the Canadian National Team including four appearances and three starts during this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup, and more recently appearing in friendlies against Wales, Australia, Colombia, and Venezuela.
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