Haugli played as part of the youth academy at Snarøya SK, before a spell at Stabæk.[2][3] In 2016, Haugli joined Bærum and went on to appear for the club's first team in both 2017 and 2018.[4][2]
In 2018, Haugli moved to the United States to play college soccer at Virginia Tech. In four seasons with the Hokies, Haugli went on to make 71 appearances, scoring four goals and adding three assists. In 2020 he was named to the Academic Honor-Roll.[2]
During his 2021 season at college, Haugli also appeared for USL League Two side Des Moines Menace, scoring two goals in seven regular season games, as well as adding a further goal in two playoff appearances on the way to helping the Menace to the league title.[5][6]
On 26 April 2022, it was announced Haugli would sign with Portland's MLS Next Pro side Portland Timbers 2, but would spend the remainder of the season with USL Championship club Phoenix Rising.[12][13] After making nine appearances for Phoenix, he was recalled by Portland on 9 August 2022.[14][15] He went on to play in six games for Timbers 2 in the MLS Next Pro that season.[16]
After a season in Norway with Moss, Haugli returned to the United States on 28 December 2023 to join USL League One side One Knoxville ahead of their 2024 season.[17]
Personal
Sivert's father, Frode Haugli, played as a defender for Norwegian side HamKam.[2] His younger brother, Oskar, currently plays at Virginia Tech.[18]
