Romel V. Wallen Explained

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

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

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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jamaican GK Blake selected first in MLS SuperDraft. Concacaf.com. 21 March 2017.
  2. Web site: Kerr lands 2 year deal with Norway's Sarpsborg 08. jamaicaobserver.com. 6 March 2013.
  3. Web site: Reggae Boyz eye Jermaine Beckford. jamaica-star.com. 11 May 2011.
  4. ="jamaicaobserver.com">Web site: Miller signs 2-year deal with Swedish club. jamaicaobserver.com. 20 March 2010.
  5. Web site: Pro Goals Sports Capital. Pgs-capital.com. 21 March 2017.
  6. Web site: Portmore United in Timbers Tournament. jamaicafootballfederation.com. 22 February 2014.
  7. Web site: The MLS Labor Nightmare No One Is Talking About . Sports.vice.com. 21 March 2017.
  8. Web site: Powell signs record MLS deal. Jamaica-gleaner.com. 3 December 2014 . 21 March 2017.
  9. Web site: Lucrative three-year contract for Stewartl. Jamaica-gleaner.com. 2 August 2010 . 21 March 2017.
  10. Web site: The Reggae Boyz Forum on Jamaica Football: Reggeboyz agents: Romel Wa…. 4 February 2013l. Archive.is. 21 March 2017. bot: unknown. https://archive.today/20130204032835/http://www.thereggaeboyz.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/159214/page/52. 4 February 2013.
  11. Web site: Soccer: Door opens for Crew to sign defender Sergio Campbell. Adam Jardy. Dispatch.com. 21 March 2017.
  12. News: Impressive! - Football. Jamaica Observer. 21 March 2017.
  13. Web site: Williams College - Sports Information. Web.williams.edu. 21 March 2017.
  14. Web site: Williams Rallies to Take 2-1 Win Over Middlebury in Men's Soccer Semifinals . Nescac.com. 21 March 2017.
  15. Web site: Williams College - Sports Information. Web.williams.edu. 21 March 2017.
  16. Web site: Under 17s – Men. Concacaf.com. 21 March 2017.
  17. Web site: Williams College. Usnews.com. 21 March 2017.
  18. Web site: Eph Network. Alumni.williams.edu. 21 March 2017.
  19. Web site: Jamaican Footballers in American Universities. Reggaeboyzsc.com. 21 March 2017.
  20. Web site: Pro Goals Sports Capital . Pgs-capital.com . 21 March 2017.
  21. Web site: Smith . Cameron . Unknown U.S. teen prospect lands pro soccer shot in Argentina - Prep Rally - High School Blog - Yahoo! Sports . Sports.yahoo.com . 7 September 2010 . 21 March 2017.
  22. Web site: Web-based data bank to log J'can players - Sport . JamaicaObserver.com . 17 July 2011 . 21 March 2017.
  23. Web site: Pro Prospects: Arsenal eyes U14 BNT forward | Club Soccer | Youth Soccer . Topdrawersoccer.com . 16 May 2012 . 21 March 2017.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Romel V. Wallen".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.