Sports Representation
Joel Cohen, a former college tennis and soccer player who also excelled at racquetball during his younger days, represents professional athletes. Among his clients are Franck M'bemba, a midfielder from The Congo. Franck formerly played for 1 st division Vasas FC in Hungary, Sion FC Suisse, Csepel, the Atlanta Silverbacks in the A league, and indoors for the Kansas City Comets of the MISL. Mr. M'bemba has also played for the U-18 Congo national team. Talented athletes are urged to contact Mr. Cohen if they are interested in having him represent them in discovering tryouts, contract negotiations, marketing, community relations, and travel arrangements.
Franck M'bemba
DOB: 12/03/1978, in Brazzaville, Congo; Position--midfielder
Career statistics:
Kotoko--Congo First Div., (15 goals/8 assists in 28 games), 1992-1994
Congo National Team--(8 goals/3 assists in 11 games), 1993-1994
Csepel (Hungarian 2nd Div.)--(13 goals/7 assists in 32 games), 1996-1997
FC Sion (Swiss First Div.)--(9 goals/15 assists in 25 games), 1998-1999
Reac (Hungarian 1st Div.)--(15 goals/27 assists in 64 games; 6 times named Player of the Week), 2002-2003
Kansas City Comets-(Major Indoor Soccer League)--13 goals in 34 games, Semi-finalist, 2002-2003
Atlanta Silverbacks ("A" League)--8 goals in 32 games (also played fullback), Summer 2003
St. Louis Steamers-(MISL)--8 goals in 15 games, 2003-2004
JCC Dallas Winter 2005 league (Competition includes many former NCAA Div. 1 players), Runner-up Regular Season MVP, Post Season Golden Boot Award Winner (co-MVP for entire playoffs), Team Finalist, All-Star Game co-MVP, 2005-2006