First report on the American soccer market published

December 2006, London

FMMI today announce the publication of 'Soccer in North America; The Commercial Opportunities', a report researched and written by FMMInternational and published by SportBusiness Group.

Providing a comprehensive overview of the rapidly developing North American soccer market and spanning the professional, youth and women's game, the report identifies key trends within the sector while highlighting commercial opportunities therein.

FMMInternational Director Dan Fletcher, commented, "Approaching a year's work has gone into writing what is the most comprehensive document on the soccer industry in North America. We have already received overwhelming positive feedback from those working in the sector and are confident that this is will be a valuable resource for anyone looking to find out more about this exciting market."

For more information, please contact us at info@fmminternational.com.

Research into youth development

June 2006, New York City

FMMI completed a major consultancy project for an American client centred on best-practise in youth development. Working closely with our New York office, FMMI's UK team undertook extensive research into the European and US models, focusing both on facilities and organisation.

FMMI Director Neil Eaves said, "Academies and youth development in the US are areas of increasing interest for both European clubs and Major League Soccer. We anticipate substantial change, and sophistication, in how the most promising young players in the US are developed and will continue to advise our client in this area."

Changes in personnel at FMMInternational

February 2006, London

FMMI CEO Nigel Empson has left the company with immediate effect. Explaining the decision Nigel said: "Developing FMMI from scratch was a huge challenge, particularly during the first eighteen months in which we had to establish our place in the market. Over the last two years however, FMMI has seen its turnover and profitability increase dramatically, and it has acquired a very impressive portfolio of clients. In these circumstances I feel the time is right for me to move on and take up a fresh challenge."

FMMI Director Dan Fletcher expressed his appreciation of the contribution made by Nigel, and pointed the way forward for FMMI: "As a co-founder and CEO of FMMI Nigel has helped build the company from the ground up; we now have operations from Beijing to New York and a growing portfolio of major clients. We thank Nigel for all he has done for FMMI and wish him good luck for the future."

FMMI starts operations in New York

January 2006, New York

As part of an on-going expansion process FMMI opened a regional office in New York City to oversee its business and further expansion in the Americas.

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