Mathieu Choiniere - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Transfer option made permanent Choiniere was officially transferred to LAFC from Grasshopper Club Zurich after that the transfer option in his loan has been activated. He signed a contract with LAFC through the...

Impact Choiniere joined LAFC in July and made 13 appearances across all competitions, scoring his first goal Aug. 16 in New England after arriving from CF Montreal. He developed in Montreal's academy before debuting in 2018 and went on to log 120 MLS appearances, earning All Star selections in 2023 and 2024. A Canadian national team midfielder, he has collected 21 senior caps, including multiple starts at the 2024 Concacaf Gold Cup. He has also featured recently in international friendlies against Wales, Australia, Colombia, and Venezuela.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Canadian M Mathieu Choiniere joins LAFC on permanent basis Deadspin | Canadian M Mathieu Choiniere joins LAFC on permanent basis

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

LAFC fully acquire Mathieu Choinière from Grasshopper | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing LAFC have fully acquired midfielder Mathieu Choinière from Swiss Super League side Grasshopper, the club an...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Back from Canada Choiniere is back in Los Angeles FC from international duty with Canada, the club posted.

Impact Choiniere was spotted in training after returning from international duty with Canada. The midfielder has been a regular starter with LAFC and is expected to start in the heart of the game for the season finale against Colorado on Saturday.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with Canada Choiniere is out for the club's matches against Toronto and Austin after being called up by the Canadian national team.

Impact Choiniere will be absent for two of the final three games to end the regular season, with the midfielder out due to international duty. He has started in six of his nine appearances since joining the club, so this is a rough loss. The club will likely resort to the three-back with Chioniere out, leaving Marco Delgado and Timothy Tillman as the likely central midfielders.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in stoppage time Choiniere scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against New England Revolution.

Impact Choiniere added a late insurance goal to make sure LAFC would walk away from this match with three points. It's a nice confidence boost for the midfielder, who should see action against FC Dallas next Saturday.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Son Heung-Min earns 1st MLS assist as LAFC puts away Revolution Making his first start in his brief MLS career, Son Heung-Min provided a late assist to Mathieu Choiniere as visiting LAFC earned a deserved...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Delgado, Choinière score behind ninth clean sheet for Lloris as LAFC blanks Revolution 2-0

Mark Delgado scored early in the second half and Mathieu Choinière found the net in stoppage time to lead Los Angeles FC to a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Denis Bouanga's late PK goal rallies LAFC to 2-2 draw with Fire

Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick in the 81st minute to rally Los Angeles FC to a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek Stadium

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Chicago Fire take shutout streak into matchup against Los Angeles FC

The Chicago Fire come into a matchup with Los Angeles FC after recording two straight shutout wins

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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 experien...

Impact 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.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal transfer M Mathieu Choiniere to Swiss club CF Montreal transferred veteran Canadian midfielder Mathieu Choiniere to Swiss first-division side Grasshopper Club Zurich on Tuesday.Choini...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Out due to transfer rumors Chioniere (not injury related) is out for Saturday's match against New England.

Impact Chioniere will not be an option Saturday, with the midfielder nearing a transfer to Europe that seems likely to take place any second. He appears to be set for a move to Switzerland, although this is still up in the air. However, this will be a big loss for the club if it comes to fruition, as despite the finical gain, he is one of their best players and has started in all 17 appearances this campaign. It appears that Bryce Duke is a solid contender to take his spot.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Choiniere crossed four times (three accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Toronto.

Impact Choiniere was held off the scoresheet, but did lead Montreal with two chances created in the match. The midfielder has combined for a shot, three chances created and six tackles over his last two matches since returning from Copa America and has chipped in with a partial role on corner kicks.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact After missing the last eight games due to Canada's unexpectedly deep run in Copa America, Choiniere finally returned to MLS action Wednesday. His return did not get off to a great start though as he scored an own goal in the 75th minute. He also won three tackles and made one clearance as he played the full 90 minutes for the 14th time this season.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Links with Montreal Choiniere is back with Montreal ahead of Wednesday's trip to RBNY.

Impact Choiniere was part of the Canadian team that finished fourth during Copa America. However, he was only used off the bench with just one start in two appearances, having been an unused sub for the first four games. The midfielder is set to return to the starting XI with his club team with two goals and one assists in 15 starts.

JULY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Canada Choiniere will be out for around the next month after being called up by the Canadian national team for Copa America.

Impact Choiniere's absence will leave Montreal without one of their starting midfielders until at least the start of June, and possibly even later, depending on how far Canada makes it in the tournament. This will likely leave Nathan Saliba to serve in his place while he is out, although Choiniere will likely gain back the starting role once he returns to Montreal.

JUNE 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Choiniere completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Real Salt Lake on June 15 after the international break.

Impact Choiniere wasn't really missed in the 2-2 draw against Philadelphia, as his replacement, Dominik Yankov, delivered a good performance and set up one of the goals in the draw. Choiniere was called up for the Canada friendlies against the Netherlands and France on June 6 and June 9, respectively, and all signs point to him playing in the 2024 Copa America. If that's the case, then he'd return to Montreal later in June and not right after the current international break.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trick play secures goal, suspended Choiniere scored one goal with his lone shot on goal during CF Montreal's 4-2 win Wednesday against D.C. United. He also received a yellow card.

Impact During the game's 38th minute, Choiniere and Ariel Lassiter were given an opportunity to attempt a free kick. They used it to execute a trick play. Lassiter backheeled the ball to Choinere, who scored what became CF Montreal's third and game-winning goal. As for the latter, he will finish May with two goals across his last four appearances. However, the midfielder will start June suspended, with Nathan Saliba and Victor Wanyama likely the pair to get the start in the midfield for the clash with Union with Samuel Piette also suspended for yellow card accumulation.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots versus Nashville Choiniere registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Choiniere had a decent all-around outing and took the second-most shots for Montreal, but couldn't help his side earn the win at home. He also took two of their three corner kicks. The midfielder started in all 14 games so far, with one goal and one assist to his name.

MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores penalty in loss Choiniere scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th minute.

Impact Choiniere scored his first goal of the season, a penalty in first half stoppage time that tied the match at 1-1 going into the break. It was the only shot he took in the match and he added two chances created for the third time in his last four matches. He also won three tackles and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses, five corners Choiniere logged two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and five corners during CF Montreal's 4-1 loss Saturday against Nashville SC.

Impact Since April, Choiniere has attempted more than four crosses thrice and at least three crosses all but once across his five appearances. Accuracy has been a problem though. During the five games, Choiniere never logged multiple crosses or an assist.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in goalless draw Choiniere recorded one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Choiniere put together a solid performance Saturday despite his side failing to find the back of the next. He created two chances, tied for his most in a match this season, and recorded his first shot on target of the season. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet, contributing two tackles and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses, six corners Choiniere registered seven crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus D.C. United.

Impact After entering the D.C. game with six crosses and four corners to his name in 2024, Choiniere more than doubled both tallies Saturday. The quantity did not come without quality, as he also doubled his number of accurate crosses this year from four to eight.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets busy defensively on Saturday Choiniere made one tackle and five clearances during Saturday's scoreless draw against Orlando City.

Impact Choiniere had close to none input on the attacking end but at least he provided some much-needed defensive help, racking up more clearances than he did in any game last season. The midfielder is coming off the best campaign of his career and quiet outings like this one aren't supposed to be frequent.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Delgado, Choinière score behind ninth clean sheet for Lloris as LAFC blanks Revolution 2-0

Denis Bouanga's late PK goal rallies LAFC to 2-2 draw with Fire

Chicago Fire take shutout streak into matchup against Los Angeles FC