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Abby Wambach Leaves Talent Agency Over Leader's Epstein Ties
Soccer star cites concerns over agency head's communications with Ghislaine Maxwell.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Abby Wambach, the former U.S. women's national soccer team star, has decided to leave her talent agency over concerns about its leader's mention in the Epstein files. According to the files, entertainment mogul Casey Wasserman exchanged emails in 2003 with Ghislaine Maxwell, the Jeffrey Epstein associate who's currently behind bars for child sex trafficking.
Why it matters
Wambach's decision highlights the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal and the scrutiny high-profile figures face over any connections, however tangential, to the disgraced financier and his associates. Her move also puts pressure on Wasserman to address the issue and potentially step down from his leadership role.
The details
In an Instagram statement, Wambach said she read Wasserman's communications in the recently released files and decided that she won't participate in any business arrangement under his leadership. Wambach called for Wasserman to resign so 'more people like me' don't have to leave the agency. Other people have also announced that they're cutting ties with Wasserman Media Group, including Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan.
- The Epstein files were recently released.
- Wambach announced her decision to leave the agency on February 12, 2026.
The players
Abby Wambach
A Rochester native and the all-time leading goal scorer for the U.S. women's soccer national team.
Casey Wasserman
An entertainment mogul whose communications with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 are mentioned in the Epstein files.
Ghislaine Maxwell
An associate of Jeffrey Epstein who is currently behind bars for child sex trafficking and other offenses.
What they’re saying
“I know what I know, and I am following my gut and my values.”
— Abby Wambach (Instagram)
“I'm unclear of my next steps. That's ok with me, I just know where I can't be.”
— Abby Wambach (Instagram)
“I'm grateful to my agent, who I've known for almost 20 years. I'm calling for Casey Wasserman to resign so more people like me don't have to leave the agency.”
— Abby Wambach (Instagram)
What’s next
It remains to be seen whether Wasserman will resign from his leadership role at the agency in response to the growing backlash.
The takeaway
Wambach's decision to leave her talent agency over its leader's ties to the Epstein scandal underscores the continued fallout from the case and the heightened scrutiny faced by public figures with any connections, however tangential, to Epstein and his associates.
