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Jan 5 - Agent Martin Saavedra has succeeded in concluding the deal to bring exciting Panamanian international striker,Blas Perez, to MLS club, Dallas F.C.

Perez, who is arguably one of the best strikers from the CONCACAF region should provide the team with much needed goal power as it goes in search of success in the 2012 season.

 Danny Barrera the 21 yr old Colombian born player made his first team debut for Serbian Super League team, Spartak Subotic

Danny Barrera the 21 yr old Colombian born player made his first team debut for Serbian Super League team, Spartak Subotic, on Saturday last.
Barrera had been named as substitute for the last month,and finally received his chance to take part in a good win by the team that is now sitting in the top half of the table.

ATIBA HARRIS SIGNS CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH VANCOUVER WHITECAPS

Agent Martin Saavedra was pleased to announce that a new and improved contract has been agreed and signed with the MLS club.

Said Martin, "Atiba decided to pass on options from Mexico and Scandinavia, in order to remain at his club of choice and embark on the 2012 season with renewed enthusiasm following his recovery from injury and subsequent surgery."

First Wave clients Sammy Ochoa and Danny Barrera have recently secured contracts with new clubs.

Agent, Martin Saavedra, negotiated for Ochoa to join MLS team Seattle Sounders, and Barrera has joined Serbian Super League club,Spartak Subotica, for a transfer fee that will eventually reach six figures if the player succeeds in achieving certain targets.

"It is entirely up to Danny to ensure that his goals are now met.He has a great opportunity at a fine club", said Saavedra.
 

Aug 14 - Joel Campbell, the Costa Rican U 20 starlet has pledged his future to English Premier League club, Arsenal, and has signed a multi year contract.

Scrutised by clubs from Russia, Serbia and England (Everton and Man Utd), Joel has been in superb form for both the U 20 and full national team.
Graham Smith, President of First Wave, said from Bogota that " Joel is surely the forerunner of several other young Costa Rican players who will be making their mark on the international stage, and we are very pleased to have identified his potential some time ago".
First Wave is active in the football market throughout the Americas, and is about to announce a joint cooperation agreement for further development throughout the region.
 

Aug 1 - Anton Peterlin, former VC Fusion midfielder signed contract for Walsall

Anton Peterlin, former VC Fusion midfielder, who signed for Everton and then transferred to Plymouth Argyle, has signed a one year contract for English Division One side Walsall.
Head Coach, Dean Smith, believes that the US born player can provide much needed bite and work rate in a team that has also been bolstered by the acquisition of several experienced league 1 campaigners.

July 27 - First Wave client, Michael Orozco,signs multi-year deal with Mexican Premier team,San Luis.

After spending last season on loan to MLS side Philadelphia Union, Michael decided that the pull of the Mexican league was too great, and has now made a long term commitment , during which time he hopes to get back in contention for a place in the US squad.

July 26 - Sigi Schmid,Head Coach of Seattle Sounders, puts pen to paper

Sigi Schmid,Head Coach of Seattle Sounders, puts pen to paper and signs an extension to his existing four year contract----another sign of the stability and long term planning that has been a feature of the club's successful impact in MLS.

July 25 - West Bromwich Albion of the EPL, and South American giants,Independiente , have just completed their pre-season training stints and related exhibition matches

Each team spent ten days using the Ventura,CA training facilities and competed against VC Fusion, San Jose Earthquakes,Mexican team, Monterrey, and both had fine games against Portland Timbers--the latter games drawing over 35000 fans.
Club America was the third team to take part in an exhibition package that resulted in more than 100000 fans getting the chance to see the different styles of soccer from around the world.
WBA Head Coach,Roy Hodgson was quoted as saying; "without doubt, this has been my most enjoyable pre-season, and a great indicator of just how far the game has developed in the U.S."

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First Wave has been at the forefront of the international sports marketing mix for over twenty years, during which time a reputation for honesty, reliability and civility has been garnered and steadfastly maintained.

The evolution of soccer in the US has been rapid, and First Wave has managed to keep pace with the ever changing components of the worlds greatest game.

 

Contact Information

United States Offices

Main Contact: Graham Smith
e mail gsfirstwave@hotmail.com
Tel  1  805 7984454
Fax  1  805 6400599

Chief Legal Officer - Philadelphia - Jim Godderz
e mail jgodderz@GConDemand.com
Tel 1 610 690 1696
Fax 1 610 690 1693

Los Angeles: Martin Saavedra
Licensed FIFA players agent
e mail martinsoccer@msn.com
Tel 1 310 6925942

United Kingdom Office

Main Contact: Mike Williams
e mail mike@sportspoint.org
Tel  44 7770 600877