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. He later joined the Wappingers Lightning, a club team coached by his father. In 2017, Ofori was recruited into the youth setup of the New York Red Bulls, joining the club's under-13 side. 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. With the Red Bulls academy, Ofori scored a total of 5 goals in 67 matches.
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. He was the youngest professional signing in Red Bulls II history, joining the club at the age of 15 years and 122 days old. Prior to signing, Red Bulls II head coach John Wolyniec stated that Ofori had trained with Red Bulls II the previous season.
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. 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. On September 1, 2024, he scored his second of the season in a 4–2 loss to Carolina Core FC. 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.
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. On November 26, 2025, the team announced that they had declined his contract option.
Cavalry FC In February 2026, Ofori signed a two-year contract with Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC, with a club option for 2028.
International career Born in the United States, Ofori is of Ghanaian descent. 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.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNew York Red Bulls II2021USL Championship140———1402022270———270Total410000000410New York Red Bulls2023Major League Soccer0000000000New York Red Bulls II (loan)2023MLS Next Pro6000——602024182—00—182202513040——170Total372400000412Cavalry FC II2026Alberta Premier League2000000020Cavalry FC2026CPL120002000140Career total922402000982
References
External links
Profile at U.S. Soccer Development Academy