Julian Hall’s second brace of 2026 in Red Bulls’ U.S. Open Cup win last week continued to solidify his impact on the pitch and highlight the player development path that Major League Soccer has put in place. It seems only fitting that two Red Bulls alumni are helping shape that pathway in key roles at MLS NEXT and MLS NEXT Pro. Former Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles is MLS NEXT’s general manager, sporting, while former club sporting director Ali Curtis is MLS NEXT Pro’s president and executive