Max Eppel
Players’ Agent

Max qualified as a lawyer in England in 2002 and he quickly developed a reputation as an exciting advocate, a skilled negotiator and a tough opponent to come up against. Having honed these skills in more than 1,000 trials and other cases over 4 years in private practice at the Bar Max decided that the time was right to give something back to the sport he loves so much and became a Players’ Agent.

As well as his legal background Max brings considerable energy, dynamism and enthusiasm to the company. He is also exceptionally well-connected in the UK, Europe and beyond which of course greatly assists in the placement of players outside of the USA.

MESA was founded by Max as a way to bring a fresh approach to soccer representation.
Donato Calviello
Players’ Agent

Don is a former professional soccer player having played in Italy for most of his career. Upon his retirement he qualified as a Players’ Agent and has been advising and representing some of the world’s best players, coaches and managers for several years.

As well as his advisory and representation experience, Don also owns his own UK-based company Football Academy (www.football-academy.co.uk) which is a market-leader in youth development.

Don divides his time between the UK and the USA. He lends considerable experience as well as an extensive network of contacts worldwide to MESA’s existing expertise. He is also fluent in Italian, English, French & Spanish.
Matt Cohen currently attends San Diego State University and will graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management.

Matt is an excellent scout, his ability to consistently discover new talent no doubt a result of his outstanding work ethic and passion for the game. He has proven himself to be a skilled negotiator and has detailed knowledge of all FIFA contract rules. Matt is extremely professional in his relationships with players and clubs alike, and prides himself on delivering first-rate client care.

Alex Durst is a second-year law student at the highly-ranked Washington University in St. Louis, where he was at the top of his class in Contract Law and plans to specialize in Sports & Entertainment Law.  In September he will take the test to become a players agent licensed by the USSF.

Alex is completely fluent in Spanish, having lived in Spain and Argentina, and previously worked as an interpreter.  His language skills and networking ability have allowed him to build up an impressive network of contacts including players, coaches and other agents, in Spain, Latin America, and beyond. He is committed to providing impeccable client care, invaluable advice, and zealous representation to players throughout their careers.