Is Kai Trewin an upgrade over Justin Haak for New York City FC?

Why New York City Can't Replace Justin Haak

In Kai Trewin, New York City FC has already found its replacement for Justin Haak, the versatile defender/midfielder who left on a free transfer to LA Galaxy this offseason, but however good Trewin is, Haak brought a value to the Pigeons that can’t be replaced: the link to the hometown, to the local fanbase, and part of building a distinct, New York identity for this still relatively young American soccer team.Major League Soccer franchises, esp…

Is Kai Trewin an upgrade over Justin Haak for New York City FC?

It took nearly the entire month of January, but New York City FC finally made a big move in the winter transfer window, filling a massive hole in one of the league's top defenses from 2025.Meet Kai Trewin (pronounced TRUE-win), an experienced and versatile A-League defender widely considered one of the best in the league, and one of the key players in Melbourne City's title-winning season. Revitalizing a defense that barely squeaked into the pla…