Vincenzo Bernardo

Vincenzo Bernardo (born May 22, 1990) is a former American soccer player. After his career, he founded Morris Elite SC, which currently competes in USL League Two.[1]

Vincenzo Bernardo
Personal information
Full name Vincenzo Bernardo
Date of birth (1990-05-22) May 22, 1990
Place of birth Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s) Midfielder, Forward
Youth career
1995–2001 Madison Area YMCA
2002–2003 Morris United
2004–2006 New York Red Bulls
2006–2008 Napoli
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Napoli 0 (0)
2010–2011 FC Höchst 15 (8)
2011 Harrisburg City Islanders 1 (0)
2012–2013 Deportivo Guastatoya 35 (12)
2013–2014 Antigua GFC 14 (5)
2015 Miami United 12 (7)
2015–2016 Miami Fusion FC 12 (5)
National team
2007–2008 United States U17 2 (1)
2008 United States U20 5 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Club

Bernardo grew up in New Jersey, moving to Italy at age sixteen to pursue his professional soccer career.[2] Prior to moving to Italy he played for the MetroStars U-17 and U-19 Teams.[3] He joined Napoli in 2006 playing for the Napoli primavera squad. With Napoli Bernardo was primarily deployed as an attacking midfielder or as a second striker.

After leaving Napoli, Bernardo went on trial with several Major League Soccer clubs. He eventually signed with Austrian club FC Höchst in January 2011.[4] After a successful stay in Austria, Bernardo returned to the United States signing with Harrisburg City Islanders, where he had a brief stay. In 2012 Bernardo would move abroad once again, this time to Guatemala with Deportivo Guastatoya. In his one season at the club Bernardo impressed scoring 12 goals in 35 matches.

For the 2014 season Bernardo returned to the United States signing with NPSL side Miami United FC. He appeared in 12 matches for the team scoring 7 goals. The following season he signed with Miami Fusion FC, being the first player to sign for the club.[5]

International

Bernardo has also been involved with the United States national team since the U-15 level, and has played for the United States U-17 and United States U-20 national team. He has denied rumors that he is interested in following Giuseppe Rossi in playing for Italy, stressing his desire to "become an important player for [the U.S.] in the future."[6]

References
  1. "Morris Elite Soccer Club Enters a New Era". Tap into Morristown. November 7, 2019.
  2. SoccerTimes.com: "Bernardo's Italian training could benefit U.S. future"
  3. vincenzobernardo.net: Player Biography
  4. Seltzer, Greg (January 31, 2011), American Exports: Bernardo moves to Austria, MLSsoccer.com, retrieved February 2, 2011
  5. miamifusion.com: Bernardo signs with Miami Fusion
  6. Zeger, Max (August 15, 2009), EXCLUSIVE: Napoli And U.S. Youngster Vincenzo Bernardo Has High Expectations, Goal.com, retrieved August 16, 2009
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