Stephen Eustáquio, a 29-year-old Canadian and Portuguese midfielder, was on the discovery list of the San Jose Earthquakes, which was interested in signing him. Los Angeles FC also desired to sign the midfielder and reached an agreement with the Earthquakes to acquire the priority right to do so. Los Angeles FC paid $50,000 for this right, a detail that the club disclosed in its official statement announcing the player's signing on loan from FC Porto. Eustáquio has 54 caps and 4 goals for Canada and made 8 appearances for Porto in the Liga Portugal this season. According to reports from February 2026, the loan deal includes a purchase option of €7.25 million. His current Transfermarkt market value is €7.00m.