The 21-year-old Valley Stream resident returns for his second season with the Academy. Nick played for Valley Stream Central High School, where he was named All-Conference and All-County. He also competed for the College Point Dragons and New York Hota in the Long Island Junior Soccer League.

It was then on to Molloy College, where Nick has been named the Lions' team MVP as well as Second Team All-Region and Second Team All-Conference.

Surprising given his name, Nick Bell is of Uruguayan and Puerto Rican descent.