In a major rebranding effort following founder Casey Wasserman’s involvement in a scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell, the prominent sports and music talent agency has officially changed its name to “THE·TEAM.”
The announcement was made Monday, with the company stating on its website, “We go forward as we always have: Together.” The new name is styled with a dot between the two words, a move intended to signify a shift in the agency’s identity.
The Catalyst for Change
The decision to rebrand follows intense public and professional pressure that arose in January after the Department of Justice released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. While it was previously known that Wasserman had utilized Epstein’s plane for a 2002 humanitarian trip with the Clinton Foundation, the subsequent release of email correspondence between Wasserman and Maxwell from 2003 proved far more damaging.
In the emails, the two discussed real estate and personal meetings, with Maxwell offering to practice massage techniques on Wasserman, and Wasserman responding with inappropriate, flirtatious language. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in the sex trafficking and abuse of girls.
Client Exodus
The revelation triggered a wave of departures among the agency’s high-profile roster. Soccer icon Abby Wambach was among the most vocal critics, publicly calling for Wasserman’s resignation, stating, “He should leave, so more people like me don’t have to.” Musical artist Chappell Roan also led a series of departures in the music division.
Wasserman, who issued an apology expressing “deep regret” for the correspondence, announced last month that he would move to sell his firm. The agency continues to represent a powerful list of athletes and broadcasters, including Alex Morgan, Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart, and Jim Nantz.
Olympic Committee Under Pressure
Despite the scandal, Wasserman remains the chair of the LA28 Olympic Committee. While the board has maintained its support for him, the political climate remains tense. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has publicly expressed that she believes Wasserman should step down, noting that she lacks the legal authority to terminate him.
The Los Angeles City Council is slated to vote this coming Friday on a formal resolution expressing concerns regarding his continued leadership of the 2028 Olympic preparations.