Romel V. Wallen

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]

References
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  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.
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  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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