Philadelphia signs M Ben Bender to new contract
Jun 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Charlotte FC midfielder Ben Bender (15) dribbles the ball during the first half against Houston Dynamo FC at Shell Enegry Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images The Philadelphia Union announced a new contract with midfielder Ben Bender on Wednesday.
The former No. 1 overall draft pick is signed through June 2027 with an option through June 2028.
Bender, 24, has seven goals and seven assists in 58 MLS matches with Charlotte FC (2022-24) and Philadelphia (2025).
"Ben has been a positive addition and has made meaningful contributions since returning to the Union last May," head coach Bradley Carnell said. "When given opportunities, he's consistently made the most of them, bringing a high level of competitiveness and a strong work ethic to the pitch every day. We're confident in his continued development and future impact with the team."
Bender appeared in seven matches (four starts) last season, posting a career-best 82% pass completion rate across 320 minutes.
--Field Level Media
Michael Page’s UFC Exit Proves Winning Isn’t Always Enough
Mets vs. Yankees Subway Series Friday Betting Picks
MLB Best Bets: Three Picks for Thursday’s Five-Game Slate
- Rams vs. 49ers Bet Prediction: Why Los Angeles Is the Pick in Australia
- MLB Wednesday Betting Picks: Cubs vs. Brewers, Aaron Judge and More
- Seahawks vs. Patriots Betting Pick for Super Bowl LX Rematch
- FIBA Women’s World Cup Picks: Back Team USA and Germany in Tuesday’s Action
- Dana White's Contender Series Week 5 Predictions and Picks
- Reds vs. Dodgers Prediction: Why the Dodgers Run Line Is Tuesday’s Best Bet
- 3 NFL Futures Bets to Make Before the 2026 Season Begins
