PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Port St. Lucie Sports Club announced today the appointment of Bernardo Romeo as the Club’s Sporting Director. With an outstanding career both on and off the field, Romeo brings extensive experience in elite competition, player development and soccer management to Port St. Lucie SC.

As Sporting Director at Port St. Lucie SC, Romeo will oversee the Club’s sporting strategy, talent development pathways, and the integration between the Academy and the First Team, helping to establish a clear soccer identity, player pathway and sustainable competitive structure.

“I’m excited to join Port St. Lucie SC at the beginning of its journey,” said Romeo. “This project is about building a soccer structure from the ground up, with a clear identity and a strong focus on developing players to perform at the professional level.”

Following a successful playing career, Romeo established himself as a highly respected sporting director and soccer executive. His first experience in management came at the club level as Sporting Director at San Lorenzo de Almagro, where he was part of the leadership team that guided the club to three titles, including its first-ever CONMEBOL Libertadores.

A key highlight of Romeo’s sporting career was his involvement within Argentina’s national team structures, particularly at the youth level where he helped support and sustain one of the most iconic generations in soccer history. Those structures played a fundamental role in developing and nurturing elite players who would later define the global game, including Lionel Messi. Romeo’s work with the national team focused on identifying talent, structuring competitive environments, and developing players capable of succeeding on the global stage.

As a professional soccer player, Romeo enjoyed a successful career, standing out at top clubs and competing at the highest levels of the game. During his playing career, he made his mark in European football with stints at Hamburger SV in the German Bundesliga, as well as RCD Mallorca and CA Osasuna in Spain’s La Liga, showcasing his goal-scoring ability, leadership, and top-level experience across major professional leagues.

“Bernardo’s approach emphasizing technical and tactical excellence while also focusing on the personal and professional development of young players is a philosophy that strongly aligns with the vision of Port St. Lucie SC,” said Agostina Galimberti, president of

Port St. Lucie SC. “Bringing Bernardo on board reinforces our commitment to building a professional, ambitious, and community-driven club with a foundation rooted in high-level soccer expertise.”

Port St. Lucie SC continues to take decisive steps toward building a modern soccer institution, focused on excellence, development and long-term growth. Romeo’s arrival follows other key appointments within the Club’s sporting structure and front office, including naming Juan Ignacio Brown as Director of Youth Academies and Galimberti as the club’s president.