FIFA Licensed · Columbus, OH

Engineered for the next generation of footballers.

Vertical Sports Management is a modern, athlete-first representation agency. We pair legal precision with scouting intelligence to move players from college pitches to MLS, USL, and global markets.

FIFA

Licensed agent of record

NA → INT'L

MLS · USL · Europe

1:1

Direct access, every client

The Platform

Built like a performance product — not a traditional agency.

Three principles guide every representation decision we make for the players in our roster.

Licensed & Accountable

FIFA licensed representation backed by a legal foundation and a fiduciary commitment to every athlete.

Pathway-Driven

From college soccer to MLS, USL, and abroad — we map careers around the realities of the modern game.

North America First

Deep regional knowledge of the U.S. and Canadian football ecosystem with international reach.

Capabilities

A focused toolkit for serious careers.

Every engagement begins with honest assessment. From there, we build a representation plan around long-term fit — not noise.

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Player Representation

Contracts, transfers, communications, day-to-day career management.

Scouting & Market Analysis

Honest assessment of trajectory against live league dynamics.

Pathway Planning

Multi-season planning across college, MLS, USL, and international markets.

Contract Guidance

Clauses, image rights, taxation — read line by line.

For players, families & clubs

Build a career with clarity, structure, and accountability.

Whether you're a college player evaluating the SuperDraft, a professional weighing your next move, or a family looking for honest guidance — Vertical Sports Management is built to support the entire journey.