Curtis Ofori

Curtis Ofori
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-11-20) November 20, 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth Hopewell Junction, New York, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Cavalry FC
Youth career
Wappingers Lightning
2017–2022 New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 New York Red Bulls II 47 (0)
2023–2025 New York Red Bulls 0 (0)
2023–2025 → New York Red Bulls II 37 (2)
2026– Cavalry FC 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of February 11, 2026

Curtis Ofori (born November 20, 2005) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC.

Early life

Born in Hopewell Junction, New York, Ofori first began playing soccer at the age of three in nearby Wappingers Falls.[1] He later joined the Wappingers Lightning, a club team coached by his father.[1] In 2017, Ofori was recruited into the youth setup of the New York Red Bulls, joining the club's under-13 side.[1] He progressed through the ranks of the academy and began playing for the under-19's in 2020, scoring his first goal for the side against Cedar Stars Monmouth.[2] With the Red Bulls academy, Ofori scored a total of 5 goals in 67 matches.[1]

Club career

New York Red Bulls II

On March 22, 2021, Ofori signed a professional contract with New York Red Bulls II, the reserve affiliate of the New York Red Bulls in the USL Championship.[3] He was the youngest professional signing in Red Bulls II history, joining the club at the age of 15 years and 122 days old.[3] Prior to signing, Red Bulls II head coach John Wolyniec stated that Ofori had trained with Red Bulls II the previous season.[3]

Ofori made his senior debut for New York Red Bulls II on May 7, 2021, against the Charleston Battery, coming on as a late-substitute in the 1–1 draw.[4] On June 1, 2024, Ofori scored his first goal as a professional in a 3-2 loss to local rival New York City FC II.[5] On September 1, 2024 he scored his second of the season in a 4-2 loss to Carolina Core FC.[6] On November 8 2025, Ofori appeared as a starter for New York Red Bulls II in a 3-3 tie in regulation against Colorado Rapids 2, a match New York won 4-3, in a penalty shootout at Sports Illustrated Stadium to claim the club’s first MLS NEXT Pro Cup title. [7]

New York Red Bulls

On December 1, 2022, it was announced that Ofori had signed a homegrown contract with the New York Red Bulls, starting from the 2023 season.[8] On November 26, 2025, the team announced that they had declined his contract option.[9]

Cavalry FC

In February 2026, Ofori signed a two year contract with Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC, with a club option for 2028.[10]

International career

Born in the United States, Ofori is of Ghanaian descent.[11] While with the Red Bulls youth academy, Ofori was selected to be part of the roster for the United States under-14 boys national talent identification east team in April 2019.[12]

Career statistics

As of match played November 8, 2025[13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Playoffs National cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New York Red Bulls II 2021 USL Championship 14 0 — — — 14 0
2022 27 0 — — — 27 0
Total 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 0
New York Red Bulls 2023 Major League Soccer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
New York Red Bulls II (loan) 2023 MLS Next Pro 6 0 0 0 — — 6 0
2024 18 2 — 0 0 — 18 2
2025 13 0 4 0 — — 17 0
Total 37 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 41 2
Career total 78 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 82 2

References

  1. ^ a b c d Martelli, A.J. (March 25, 2021). "Hopewell Junction teen Curtis Ofori signs pro soccer deal with Red Bulls' affiliate". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  2. ^ "15-Year-Old Hudson Valley Soccer Player Signs With Red Bulls". WPDH. March 23, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "SOME YOUNG IDEAS: Ofori (15 years, 122 days) signs with Red Bulls II, youngest in franchise history". Front Row Soccer. March 22, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "New York Red Bulls II 1–1 Charleston Battery". Soccerway.
  5. ^ "New York City FC II 3-2 Red Bulls". newyorkcityfc.com.
  6. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Fall to Carolina Core FC". newyorkredbulls.com.
  7. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Defeated Colorado Rapids 2, 3-1, in Penalty Shootout to Clinch First MLS NEXT Pro Cup Title". newyorkredbulls.com/2. November 9, 2025. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  8. ^ "New York Red Bulls sign defender Curtis Ofori to homegrown contract". Major League Soccer. December 1, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  9. ^ "Red Bull New York Announces 2025 End of Year Roster Decisions". New York Red Bulls. November 26, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  10. ^ "Cavalry FC sgn defender Curtis Ofori to multi-year deal". Cavalry FC. February 11, 2026.
  11. ^ "Wappingers' Curtis Ofori signs deal with Red Bulls, following in Tyler Adams' footsteps". Poughkeepsie Journal.
  12. ^ Eskilson, J.R. (March 22, 2021). "NYRB II sign 15-year-old Curtis Ofori". Top Drawer Soccer. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  13. ^ Curtis Ofori at Soccerway
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