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EXCLUSIVE: US U-20 International Vincenzo Bernardo Begins Trial With Kansas City Wizards
The Former Napoli Youngster will trial with Kansas City.
Jan 21, 2010 11:23:00 AM
By Max Zeger
Vincenzo Bernardo has not been in a competitive environment since leaving S.S.C Napoli this past August, but looks set to try his hand in Major League Soccer after shunning European interest from across the continent. Goal.com has learned that beginning tomorrow, Bernardo, a U-20 International will begin a trial with The Kansas City Wizards.
Steve Geougiou, Bernardo’s agent told Goal.com “Kansas City is a good team, and [Vincenzo] would love the opportunity to start his career there.”
Georgiou also made it clear that the Wizards coaching staff, led by Peter Vermes who took over mid-season for Curt Onalfo is a major reason Bernardo is interested in the Wizards.
“They have great coaches there, which is very appealing to [Vincenzo].”
After leaving S.S.C Napoli last August, Bernardo worked out in Napoli while deciding whether to return to MLS, or whether to pursue his European options. Bernardo had a trial with Watford back in October, and had suitors in Greece, France, Spain, and Italy, but eventually decided that he wanted to see what was available in MLS.
While Kansas City is Bernardo’s first option, there are other teams who have expressed interest. The former S.S.C Napoli striker explained, “I’m going to focus on Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and Kansas City.”
Steve Geougiou, Bernardo’s agent told Goal.com “Kansas City is a good team, and [Vincenzo] would love the opportunity to start his career there.”
Georgiou also made it clear that the Wizards coaching staff, led by Peter Vermes who took over mid-season for Curt Onalfo is a major reason Bernardo is interested in the Wizards.
“They have great coaches there, which is very appealing to [Vincenzo].”
After leaving S.S.C Napoli last August, Bernardo worked out in Napoli while deciding whether to return to MLS, or whether to pursue his European options. Bernardo had a trial with Watford back in October, and had suitors in Greece, France, Spain, and Italy, but eventually decided that he wanted to see what was available in MLS.
While Kansas City is Bernardo’s first option, there are other teams who have expressed interest. The former S.S.C Napoli striker explained, “I’m going to focus on Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and Kansas City.”
Max Zeger is a Goal.com contributor. You can follow Max Zeger on twitter @mcmz403.
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