Los Angeles FC acquired midfielder Stephen Eustaquio on loan from Portuguese club FC Porto, the team announced Friday.

Eustaquio, who is signed through the end of June with an option to buy, will occupy an international spot.

Since joining Porto in January 2022, he notched 12 goals and 11 assists in 156 matches across all competitions. He also played at fellow Portuguese sides Torreense, Leixoes, Chaves and Pacos Ferreira, as well as LIGA MX powerhouse Cruz Azul.

“Stephen is a top-class midfielder with extensive international experience who knows what it takes to win and lead at the highest level,” LAFC general manager John Thorrington said in a statement. “We’re excited to add a player of his quality, and we’re confident he will have an immediate, positive impact on the group both on and off the field.”

The 29-year-old has four goals in 54 caps for his native Canada, playing in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2024 Copa America.

LAFC will begin the upcoming season with a visit from MLS Cup champion Inter Miami on Feb. 21.

–Field Level Media