Justin Haak
LAG
Center Back
Center Midfielder
Back Line Anchor
Sep 12, 2001 (25)
6'0"
165 lb
Scores in win
Haak scored a goal off his lone shot, made two tackles (one won), four clearances and one block and was shown a yellow card during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Portland.
Analysis: Haak had another solid performance at the heart of the defense but this time his biggest contribution came on the attacking end as he headed home a free-kick cross from the right to seal the 2-0 win for the Galaxy. That's now two goals over the last three starts for the versatile defender, but it's still early to consider this a trend as he was scoreless through his first 26 appearances of the season.
Scores winner vs Colorado
Haak scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Haak scored the game-winner in the 74th minute to complete the Galaxy's comeback with his first goal in the season. The centerback led his side in tackles (four) and duels won (nine) during the match. He's played both in the midfield and defense in 2026 with 25 starts in 27 overall appearances.
Five tackles against Dallas
Haak registered five tackles (four won) and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus FC Dallas.
Analysis: Haak was LA Galaxy's most combative defensive presence in Saturday's 0-0 draw with FC Dallas, registering five tackles (four won) and one interception across 90 minutes as the central midfielder tasked with protecting a backline that ultimately kept a clean sheet. Haak has now accumulated 27 tackles, 27 interceptions and 53 clearances across 18 MLS appearances, making him one of the most defensively active midfield players in the Western Conference, and his consistency and work rate from central areas give the Galaxy a reliable defensive anchor heading into the Houston Dynamo fixture.
Provides assist in loss
Haak assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat versus Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Haak notched his first goal contribution for Los Angeles Wednesday, assisting their only goal in a 3-1 road defeat versus Kansas City. The defender entered the fixture with 26 minutes remaining, breaking a streak of nine successive starting appearances in league play. Haak supplied a career high four assists across 39 starting appearances for New York City FC during the 2025 MLS season.
Productive defensively
Haak recorded four tackles (two won), four clearances and four interceptions in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Columbus Crew.
Analysis: Although Haak and the Galaxy conceded twice in Wednesday's loss, he was still very active on that end of the pitch. He recorded four clearances in his sixth consecutive match, intercepted a season-high four passes and won two tackles on the defensive end. While he's been productive from a statistical standpoint, he has not kept a clean sheet this season despite making seven starts.
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