Vinny Bell participated in soccer from 2004-2008.  During his high school career he earned 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Greater Cleveland, 3rd Team All Ohio and Division Player of the Year honors.  He was also named the 2008 Valley Forge Athlete of the Year. 

Vinny then attended case Western Reserve University where he school records for career goals (43) and points (101), as well as single-season records for goals and points. During his collegiate career, he was a two time All American, two time UAA MVP, three time 1st Team All UAA, three time All-Region, three time All-Ohio and two time UAA All-Academic.

Vinny attended Case for a fifth year in 2012 to obtain his Master's degree and also participated in Football.  He earned 1st Team All UAA as a wide receiver. Vinny also signed with AFC Cleveland, a semi-professional soccer team in 2012 and played six seasons with the club. 

In 2016, AFC Cleveland won the NPSL National Championship in which Vinny was named the Finals MVP. Vinny still resides in Cleveland where he works for Pricewaterhouse Coopers and continues his soccer career.