The Football Business Academy (FBA) is proud to announce a partnership agreement with Atlético Ottawa, which also marks its first Canadian partner to join The FBA’s international network. This collaboration aims to kick off a long-term relation between both organizations to further develop the sport regionally while generating new learning opportunities for FBA Master Candidates.
“I’m honored to welcome Atlético Ottawa, our first Canadian club partner. This marks a starting point in elevating football’s presence in the country and the CPL, while also enabling us to contribute with top-tier FBA Candidates to support the club’s continued success. Special thanks to FBA Alumnus Max Rosen for his influential role in promoting this collaboration.“
- Nicolás Martín, Partnerships Manager, The FBA
“As Director of Business Development at Atlético Ottawa, we’re thrilled to partner with The Football Business Academy to introduce aspiring football professionals into the dynamic world of soccer business. Through opportunities in ticketing, sales, marketing, media, and more, we aim to equip The FBA students with hands-on experience and industry insights. We’re excited to collaborate on innovative student-led projects and know that The FBA participants will bring passion and fresh perspectives to everything we do.”
- Max Rosen, Director of Business Development, Atlético Ottawa
The FBA and Atlético Ottawa share a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the development of the football industry. This partnership not only solidifies The FBA’s position as a leader in football business education but also strengthens the club’s global footprint in the ever-evolving landscape of professional football. Proof of this is found not only in FBA Alumni currently working at the club but also in FBA Candidates who, in recent years, have had the opportunity to complete their mandatory internships in different areas of the club, such as Ticketing and Sales, among others.
2020 marked not only their foundation by the Spanish top club Atlético de Madrid but also their inaugural season in the Canadian Premier League (CPL). The club’s identity and colors are based on their Spanish parent, with the Peace Tower featuring their crest. Atlético Ottawa’s first home debut took place in August 2021, with over 12,000 spectators and a win against HFX Wanderers. The team plays at TD Place in Lansdowne Park in the Glebe neighborhood of Ottawa, where this particular stadium also hosted nine matches during the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
In less than 5 years, the team has achieved great success, becoming not just the 2022 Season champions but also the club of the year 2023.
This mutually beneficial collaboration aims to facilitate cooperation on strategically significant topics, unlocking valuable opportunities for both The FBA and Atlético Ottawa. Beyond providing FBA Master Candidates with a comprehensive learning environment through internships, this partnership also offers the opportunity to undertake Student Business Projects (SBPs) focused on strategic topics, thereby cultivating synergies that align with Atlético Ottawa’s business plans.
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ABOUT ATLÉTICO OTTAWA
Atlético Ottawa is a professional soccer club based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2020, the club competes in the Canadian Premier League (CPL), which is the top tier of professional soccer in Canada. Atlético Ottawa was established as an expansion team by Spanish football club Atlético de Madrid, making it the first Canadian club to be owned by a La Liga team.
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ABOUT THE FBA
The Football Business Academy is a global leader in football business education whose goal is to accelerate the professionalization of the football industry and develop current and future leaders in the game. Founded in 2017 and based in Switzerland, The FBA is best known for its flagship degree – the Professional Master in Football Business – which is a 12-month program with two intakes each year.
Furthermore, various football-related stakeholders seek the services of The FBA for the creation and/or delivery of a variety of tailor-made workshops, certificates, or diplomas. Other partners of The FBA include CONMEBOL, NWSL, USL, Belgian FA, Saudi Pro League, Brighton & Hove Albion, Socios.com, Rangers FC, SL Benfica, Mazatlán FC, Common Goal, Double Pass and Samba Digital.
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