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Romel Vaughn Wallen (born 29 June 1980) is a Jamaican former footballer. He is now a FIFA-licensed broker,[1][2] based in the United Kingdom.[3][4][5] He has emerged as a top sports agent[6][7][8] for Caribbean football players who play professionally in United States and Europe.[9] "Romel Wallen vs Phil Graham".[10][11] Wallen brokered the #1 pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft.[1][12]

Football career

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Youth international and collegiate player;[13][14][15] Wallen earned 21 caps representing Jamaica, primarily under the guidance of Jamaica's only FIFA World Cup coach, Brazilian, René Simões. Competed in the 1995/6 CONCACAF Under-17 Championship, hosted in Trinidad.[16]

Education

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Wallen was born in Kingston, Jamaica. A Wolmer's Schools graduate, also studied in United States, where he graduated from The Hotchkiss School in June 2000. After gaining a scholarship to attend #1 US liberal arts college, Williams College,[17] he earned a bachelor's degree (BA) in Political Science and Psychology (2004).[18][19]

Sports management

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Wallen is founder of London-based sports brokerage, Pro Goals Sports Capital.[20][21][22][23]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jamaican GK Blake selected first in MLS SuperDraft". Concacaf.com. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Kerr lands 2 year deal with Norway's Sarpsborg 08". jamaicaobserver.com. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Reggae Boyz eye Jermaine Beckford". jamaica-star.com. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  4. ^ ="jamaicaobserver.com">"Miller signs 2-year deal with Swedish club". jamaicaobserver.com. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
  5. ^ "Pro Goals Sports Capital". Pgs-capital.com. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  6. ^ "Portmore United in Timbers Tournament". jamaicafootballfederation.com. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  7. ^ "The MLS Labor Nightmare No One Is Talking About". Sports.vice.com. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  8. ^ "Powell signs record MLS deal". Jamaica-gleaner.com. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  9. ^ "Lucrative three-year contract for Stewartl". Jamaica-gleaner.com. 2 August 2010. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  10. ^ "The Reggae Boyz Forum on Jamaica Football: Reggeboyz agents: Romel Wa…". Archive.is. 4 February 2013l. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ^ Adam Jardy. "Soccer: Door opens for Crew to sign defender Sergio Campbell". Dispatch.com. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  12. ^ "Impressive! - Football". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  13. ^ "Williams College - Sports Information". Web.williams.edu. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  14. ^ "Williams Rallies to Take 2-1 Win Over Middlebury in Men's Soccer Semifinals". Nescac.com. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  15. ^ "Williams College - Sports Information". Web.williams.edu. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  16. ^ "Under 17s – Men". Concacaf.com. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  17. ^ "Williams College". Usnews.com. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  18. ^ "Eph Network". Alumni.williams.edu. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  19. ^ "Jamaican Footballers in American Universities". Reggaeboyzsc.com. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  20. ^ "Pro Goals Sports Capital". Pgs-capital.com. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  21. ^ Smith, Cameron (7 September 2010). "Unknown U.S. teen prospect lands pro soccer shot in Argentina - Prep Rally - High School Blog - Yahoo! Sports". Sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  22. ^ "Web-based data bank to log J'can players - Sport". JamaicaObserver.com. 17 July 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  23. ^ "Pro Prospects: Arsenal eyes U14 BNT forward | Club Soccer | Youth Soccer". Topdrawersoccer.com. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
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