Vincenzo Bernardo
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Vincenzo Bernardo is an American soccer player currently playing for the Harrisburg City Islanders
in the USL Professional Division.
in 2006 playing for the Napoli primavera squad. With Napoli
Bernardo has been primarily deployed as an attacking midfielder or as a second striker. In 2009 he was offered a chance to go on loan with a club from Italy's Serie C2 along with a 2 year extension from Napoli but he declined the offer and has become a free agent.
After leaving Napoli, Bernardo went on trial with several Major League Soccer
clubs. He eventually signed with 3rd division Austrian club FC Höchst in January 2011. He announced in June 2011 that he would not stay in Austria and expressed an interest in MLS again after scoring once in twelve appearances.
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."
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in the USL Professional Division.
Club career
Bernardo grew up in New Jersey, moving to Italy at age sixteen to pursue his professional soccer career. Prior to moving to Italy he played for the MetroStars U-17 and U-19 Teams. He joined NapoliS.S.C. Napoli
Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli, commonly referred to as Napoli, is a professional Italian football club based in Naples and founded in 1926. The club has spent most of its history in Serie A, where it currently plays its 2011–12 season....
in 2006 playing for the Napoli primavera squad. With Napoli
S.S.C. Napoli
Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli, commonly referred to as Napoli, is a professional Italian football club based in Naples and founded in 1926. The club has spent most of its history in Serie A, where it currently plays its 2011–12 season....
Bernardo has been primarily deployed as an attacking midfielder or as a second striker. In 2009 he was offered a chance to go on loan with a club from Italy's Serie C2 along with a 2 year extension from Napoli but he declined the offer and has become a free agent.
After leaving Napoli, Bernardo went on trial with several Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
clubs. He eventually signed with 3rd division Austrian club FC Höchst in January 2011. He announced in June 2011 that he would not stay in Austria and expressed an interest in MLS again after scoring once in twelve appearances.
International career
Bernardo has also been involved with the United States national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
since the U-15 level, and has played for the United States U-17
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
and United States U-20
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
national team. He has denied rumors that he is interested in following Giuseppe Rossi
Giuseppe Rossi
Giuseppe Rossi is an Italian footballer who plays as a striker for Spanish club Villarreal CF and the Italian national team.- Early life :...
in playing for Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
, stressing his desire to "become an important player for [the U.S.] in the future."