MONTREAL - It’s been 14 months since Mathieu Choinière played for CF Montreal.

Now, as a member of the Canadian men’s national team preparing for a friendly against Australia at Stade Saputo on Friday, the game is also a homecoming for the Los Angeles FC midfielder.

Born in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., Choinière had been part of the Montreal Impact and CF Montreal ecosystem since he was 12 years old. He then graduated from the academy and joined the first team at the age of 19, where the midfielder would log 139 appearances in all competitions.

“I’m nostalgic. I’m just excited to play in this stadium again in front of this crowd. Just being (in the media room) is amazing,” said Choinière, who is joining Canada for its first international game since a 2017 friendly against Curaçao.

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