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NYCFC Confirms Justin Haak’s Move to LA Galaxy

NYCFC sought to retain the homegrown defender with a richer offer, according to reporting.

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; New York City FC midfielder Justin Haak (80) looks on after scoring against Inter Miami CF during the first half of the MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • New York City FC issued an official statement confirming Haak’s departure and thanking him for his contributions.
  • Reporting says Haak agreed to a one-year guaranteed deal through the 2026 MLS season with a club option running to June 2027, aligning with MLS’s calendar transition.
  • An anonymous source told the New York Post that NYCFC offered more money than other suitors and that incoming sporting director Todd Dunivant was involved in the retention push.
  • Haak, 24, leaves after 111 first-team appearances for NYCFC and time on the club’s 2021 MLS Cup–winning roster.
  • NYCFC opens the 2026 regular season against the Galaxy on Feb. 22, setting up an early meeting with Haak.