Ali Curtis

Ali Curtis was named Senior Vice President of Competition & Operations for MLS NEXT Pro in December 2021. In his role he oversees multiple areas, including competition, medical, security, operations and player relations.

Prior to joining MLS NEXT Pro, Curtis served as General Manager for Toronto FC from 2019 to 2021. During his time in Toronto, the club won the Eastern Conference Championship and advanced to MLS Cup in 2019. Additionally, in 2020, the club finished with the second-best record in the regular season and top signing Alejandro Pozuelo was named league MVP.

Curtis was previously the Sporting Director for the New York Red Bulls. When he was hired in 2014, Curtis became the first African-American general manager in MLS history. Under his leadership, Red Bulls won the 2015 Supporters’ Shield, achieved back-to-back first place finishes in the Eastern Conference and advanced to the 2017 quarterfinal stage of the CONCACAF Champions League. Curtis also oversaw the creation of USL side New York Red Bulls II, who won the 2016 USL Shield and USL Cup.