Justin Haak

Justin Haak (born September 12, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for New York City FC.

Justin Haak
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-09-12) September 12, 2001
Place of birth Brooklyn, New York, United States
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Club information
Current team
 New York City FC
Number 80
Youth career
2015–2019 New York City FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– New York City FC 3 (0)
2020 → Hartford Athletic (loan) 7 (1)
2021 → Hartford Athletic (loan) 16 (0)
National team‡
2018–2019 United States U18 3 (0)
2019 United States U20 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 31, 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of September 21, 2020

Early life

Haak attended Tompkins Square Middle School in Lower East Side from 2012 to 2015 Haak attended High School for Environmental Studies in New York City from 2015 to 2019. While attending he played for NYCFC's Academy.[1]

Professional career

On January 24, 2019, Haak signed as a Homegrown Player with Major League Soccer side New York City FC.[2]

Haak made his professional debut on June 4, 2019, appearing as an 86th-minute substitute during a 5–2 win against FC Cincinnati.[3]

On September 9, 2020, Haak joined USL Championship side Hartford Athletic on loan from New York City for the rest of the 2020 season.[4] On September 17, Haak scored his first professional goal in Hartford's 3–1 victory over New York Red Bulls II.[5]

On August 16, 2021, Haak rejoined Hartford Athletic on loan for the remainder of their 2021 season.[6]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played October 31, 2021[7]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York City FC 2019 MLS 3030—60
2020 00—0000
Total 30300060
Hartford Athletic (loan) 2020 USL 71—1[lower-alpha 1]081
2021 160—00160
Career total 2613010301
  1. Appearance(s) in USL Championship Playoffs

References
  1. "New York City FC Signs Academy Product Justin Haak". nycfc.com. January 24, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  2. "NYCFC sign 17-year-old midfielder Justin Haak to Homegrown Player deal | MLSsoccer.com".
  3. "Recap: New York City FC vs. FC Cincinnati 06/06/2019 | Matchcenter".
  4. "Justin Haak Joins Hartford Athletic on Season-Long Loan". New York City FC. September 9, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  5. "Haak makes instant impact for Hartford Athletic". Journal Inquirer. September 9, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  6. "Midfielder Justin Haak Returns to Hartford Athletic on Loan from NYCFC". 16 August 2021.
  7. Justin Haak at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 February 2021.


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