Ali Curtis

Role

President, MLS NEXT Pro and Executive Vice President, MLS Sporting Development (appointed September 2025).

Background

Former sporting director at New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC. Previously served as VP of Sporting Development at MLS overseeing MLS NEXT.

Connections

• mls-next — Former VP oversight, now President of MLS NEXT Pro
• MLS — EVP Sporting Development

Context

Senior MLS executive shaping the youth-to-pro pathway. His decisions affect how MLS NEXT clubs operate and what exclusivity rules apply.