Rutgers-Newark Athletics

2024: Made 14 total appearances, including two starts…Collected 382 minutes on the pitch, with a season-high 51 in a 5-2 victory over Yeshiva…Created one assist in a 2-5 loss to Mary Washington…Took a total of eight shots, with half of them hitting the target.

2023: Made 13 substitute appearances, totalling 322 minutes…Collected a season-high 47 minutes in a 1-1 draw against Stockton…Took ten shots, six of which were off target…Scored one goal and notched two assists…Scored and assisted in a 6-1 win over St. Joseph’s (Brooklyn).

Personal: Standing at 6’1” and majoring in Finance, Ali's commitment extends from the field to academics. A graduate of Lyndhurst High School, he excels not only in soccer but also in basketball, video games, and chess. With favorites including Creed II, Chicken Cutlets, Adam Sandler, and Mesut Ozil, Ali's interests are diverse. His choice of Rutgers University-Newark is driven by its exceptional business program and a remarkable soccer team, all while being close to home. As he envisions the future, Ali wants his coaches and teammates to remember him for his unwavering determination and hunger for victory. With a strong foundation developed through his experiences with Ironbound USL Academy, Ali is poised to leave his mark both on and off the field.