Mathieu Choinière
LAF
Center Midfielder
Creative Playmaker
Feb 7, 1999 (27)
Right
5'8"
157 lb
Reinforces midfield after international duty
Choiniere is back with LAFC following international duty with Canada and is available for Saturday's MLS clash against Vancouver Whitecaps after being omitted from the league's latest injury report.
Analysis: Choiniere missed the matchup against FC Dallas while representing Canada during the international break but is now ready to resume his role in LAFC's midfield. The midfielder has been a regular contributor this season, making 27 MLS appearances (19 starts), and his return provides a significant boost to the team's midfield depth. Sergio Vasquez and Ryan Raposo were among the options to cover his absence, but Choiniere should be in contention to reclaim a starting spot.
Linking up with Canadian NT
Choiniere was called up by Canada for the upcoming international break between September and October.
Analysis: Choiniere is one of six LAFC players missing the Sept. 26 matchup against FC Dallas, and he'll add midfield depth to the Canucks ahead of their three friendlies against Chile, Peru and the USMNT. Choiniere's absence will leave a huge gap in LAFC's midfield, as he's appeared in 27 games and started 19 in the 2026 MLS regular season. With Choiniere out and several other midfielders sidelined, expect Sergio Vasquez and Ryan Raposo to be options to operate in the middle of the park.
Sends in four crosses in loss
Choiniere generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Choiniere sent in the second-most crosses for LA, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The midfielder also took three of their four corner kicks in the match. That was his 13th start in 21 overall appearances so far.
Credited with assist in win
Choiniere assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Choiniere set up LAFC's second goal with a perfect long ball that allowed Denis Bouanga to find the back of the net against Kansas City's passive defending. Choiniere can deliver the odd assist here and there, but he's not known for being much of a playmaker in a deep-lying role. Thus, his fantasy appeal shoudn't be overly high.
Provides assist in victory
Choiniere assisted once to go with two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Choiniere played 64 minutes as LAFC's right midfielder, registering two key passes as the Black and Gold dominated RSL for long stretches of the first half. He provided the assist for Denis Bouanga's goal right before halftime and helped create the spaces that allowed Son and Bouanga to operate with freedom throughout the game. Choiniere now has two goals and two assists in 17 MLS appearances this season.
Four crosses during loss
Choiniere registered four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus Switzerland.
Analysis: Choiniere sent in four crosses and took a corner during Wednesday's loss. He had some nice volume and the role on set-pieces helps prop up his volume throughout the match. The midfielder will need to be more efficient as Canada look to create some upsets in the knockout stage.
Provides assist off bench
Choiniere assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus San Diego FC.
Analysis: Choiniere came off the bench in the 79th minute with LAFC trailing by two and immediately made his presence felt, racking up a season-high four tackles (two won) while adding a shot and a chance created that set up Ryan Hollingshead's late equalizer for his first assist through 11 MLS appearances. He brought energy and bite in the midfield and helped swing momentum when LAFC needed it most. With Stephen Eustaquio back fit, his minutes could take a hit moving forward, but he showed he can still be a difference-maker off the bench for the Black and Gold.
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