Mathieu Choiniere
26-Year-Old
Los Angeles Football Club
MLS
Returns to MLS
Choiniere has joined LAFC on loan from Grasshopper Club Zurich until the end of the 2025 season, his new club announced. "Mathieu is a proven performer in our league whose experience, intelligence, and versatility in midfield will be a tremendous asset to our group. We're thrilled to welcome him to LAFC as we strengthen our roster in pursuit of more trophies," said LAFC Co-President and General Manager John Thorrington.
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Choiniere came through the CF Montreal youth system after joining the Academy in 2011 and signed with the first team in 2018. He made 120 MLS appearances for Montreal, scoring 11 goals and providing three assists. The 26-year-old has 17 caps with the Canadian national team, including four appearances and three starts during this summer's recently completed Concacaf Gold Cup. Choiniere was transferred to Grasshopper Club Zurich in the summer of 2024, where he featured in 18 games across all competitions for the Swiss side in 2024/25, scoring one goal. The midfielder now returns to MLS until Dec. 31 and will bring another option for LAFC in the center of the pitch.
Choiniere came through the CF Montreal youth system after joining the Academy in 2011 and signed with the first team in 2018. He made 120 MLS appearances for Montreal, scoring 11 goals and providing three assists. The 26-year-old has 17 caps with the Canadian national team, including four appearances and three starts during this summer's recently completed Concacaf Gold Cup. Choiniere was transferred to Grasshopper Club Zurich in the summer of 2024, where he featured in 18 games across all competitions for the Swiss side in 2024/25, scoring one goal. The midfielder now returns to MLS until Dec. 31 and will bring another option for LAFC in the center of the pitch.
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Transfers to Zurich
Choiniere will join Swiss side Grasshopper Club from Montreal, ending his time in MLS.
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Out due to transfer rumors
Chioniere (not injury related) is out for Saturday's match against New England.
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Creates two chances
Choiniere crossed four times (three accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Toronto.
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Scores own goal in return
Choiniere recorded an own goal, one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus New York Red Bulls.
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Links with Montreal
Choiniere is back with Montreal ahead of Wednesday's trip to RBNY.
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