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
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