On The Call Log: Rich Motzkin, Inside the Marathon Mindset of a Top Sports Agent

Richard “Rich” Motzkin is Executive Vice President and Managing Executive of Global Soccer at Wasserman, widely recognized as one of the leading U.S. soccer agents who has represented icons like Landon Donovan, Alexi Lalas, Alex Morgan, Hope Solo, Tim Howard, and many more. He has helped shape the growth of the game in the U.S. and Major League Soccer since its early days. Rich’s philosophy is simple: don’t try to skip steps, play the long game, and show up every day like it’s game day. This is a masterclass in humility, patience, and how to win with consistency. Plus: why he doesn’t believe in performative networking—and what he absolutely doesn’t have bandwidth for. Get on the guest list.AvA NewsletterAvA InstagramAvA TikTokAvA LinkedIn