birthplace
Morristown, NJ
licenses
USSF C License
Playing & Coaching Highlights:
- NY/NJ Metrostars — Super Y-League National Champion (2004)
- U.S. Youth National Teams — Player (U15–U20)
- S.S.C. Napoli (Italy) — First Team Player
- FC Höchst (Austria)
- C.D. Guastatoya (Guatemala)
- Antigua GFC (Guatemala)
- Harrisburg City Islanders (USL Championship) — Runner-Up (2011)
- Miami United (NPSL)
- County College of Morris — Assistant Coach
- Madison High School — Assistant Coach
Bio
Vincenzo Bernardo is a former professional soccer player and the founder and president of Morris Elite Soccer Club, Naples Elite Soccer Club, and Annapolis Select Futbol Club. Born in Morristown, New Jersey, Bernardo began his soccer journey with local youth clubs before moving to Italy at just 16 to join the prestigious S.S.C. Napoli. Over the course of his professional career, he played in Italy, Austria, Guatemala, and the United States, with clubs including SSC Napoli, FC Höchst, Deportivo Guastatoya, Antigua GFC, Miami United, and Miami Fusion. He also represented the U.S. at the U17 and U20 national team levels with 7 appearances and 3 goals.
After retiring from professional play, Bernardo transitioned into coaching and entrepreneurship, launching Morris Elite SC, now competing in USL League Two and USL W League. Under his leadership, Morris Elite has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing soccer clubs on the East Coast, gaining recognition on a national stage for its commitment to player development, community impact, and elite programming. His vision has since expanded with the founding of Naples Elite SC in Florida and Annapolis Select FC in Maryland, further solidifying his influence in youth soccer across the country.