Philadelphia Union 
Major League Soccer Aug 13
Leagues CupLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-2
Last updated on September 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Benjamin Bender
24 years old
Position
Midfielder
Height
-
Weight
-
Date of Birth - Nationality
07 Mar 2001 - USA
Birth City
Statistics of Benjamin Bender — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
8
Starts
4
Minutes played
458
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
178 - 74%
Key passes / Assists
10 key passes / 0 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
4 committed / 7 drawn
Duels won %
69% (27/39)
Dribbles success %
60% (3/5)
Total / on target shots
3 shots / 2 on target
📊 General
Appearances
10
Starts
5
Minutes played
593
Goals
2
Average rating
6.7/10
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
238 - 11%
Key passes / Assists
11 key passes / 0 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
5 committed / 10 drawn
Duels won %
67% (36/54)
Dribbles success %
57% (4/7)
Total / on target shots
5 shots / 3 on target
Standings Major League Soccer 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 52 | 21 | +31 | 46 | WLWWL |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 27 | +5 | 43 | WDDLW |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 24 | +16 | 40 | WDDDL |
| 4 |  FC Dallas | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 41 | +6 | 40 | WWDLW |
| 5 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 43 | 36 | +7 | 38 | WDDLL |
| 6 |  St. Louis City | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 38 | 33 | +5 | 38 | DWDWD |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 32 | DLWLW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 46 | 45 | +1 | 32 | DWLDW |
| 9 |  San Diego | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 42 | 37 | +5 | 30 | LLWWL |
| 10 |  Real Salt Lake | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 29 | LDLLL |
| 11 |  Minnesota United FC | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 39 | -4 | 29 | LLDWL |
| 12 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 39 | -9 | 29 | LWLDW |
| 13 |  Seattle Sounders | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 27 | DDDLL |
| 14 |  Austin | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 43 | -13 | 26 | DDWDW |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 23 | 58 | -35 | 15 | LLLDL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Philadelphia Union
A. Blake
A. Rick
G. Marks
F. Sundstrom
F. Westfield
G. Martínez
G. Sequera
J. Sery Larsen
N. Harriel
O. Makhanya
O. Mbaïzo
P. Ndinga Ossibadjouo
A. Bedoya
B. Bender
Cavan Sullivan
D. Jean-Jacques
I. Vassilev
J. Bueno
J. Lukić
J. Rafanello
M. Iloski
Q. Sullivan
A. Anello
B. Damiani
E. Alladoh
Edward Davis
M. Jakupovic
Sal Olivas
Stas Kornzeniowski
Career of Benjamin Bender since 2018
2026/2027
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union10Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union7Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union3Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Tampa Bay Rowdies9Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2024/2025
Crown Legacy
Crown Legacy2Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2023/2024Crown Legacy
Crown Legacy1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2024/2025
Charlotte
Charlotte7Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Charlotte
Charlotte23Apps
4Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023Charlotte
Charlotte31Apps
3Goals
6Assists
Rating
2026/2027Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union8Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union7Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union3Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Tampa Bay Rowdies
Tampa Bay Rowdies9Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2024/2025Crown Legacy
Crown Legacy2Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2023/2024Crown Legacy
Crown Legacy1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2024/2025Charlotte
Charlotte6Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Charlotte
Charlotte17Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023Charlotte
Charlotte28Apps
3Goals
6Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Philadelphia Union
→
Free agent
Philadelphia Union
Bender Benjamin
2025
Charlotte
→
Philadelphia Union
Free agent
Charlotte
Philadelphia Union
2025
Charlotte
→
Philadelphia Union
Free agent
Charlotte
Philadelphia Union
2024
Tampa Bay Rowdies
→
Charlotte
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Charlotte
2024
Tampa Bay Rowdies
→
Charlotte
Return from loan
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Charlotte
2024
Charlotte
→
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Loan
Charlotte
Tampa Bay Rowdies
LAST MATCHES
May 24
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
6-4
May 16
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
May 13
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
4-3
BIOGRAPHY
B. Bender is a professional footballer currently playing for Philadelphia Union in the MLS. His USA background has instilled in him a footballing philosophy that shines through in his game. Playing as a midfielder, he offers qualities that make him a dependable option for his manager. A true engine of the team, he covers enormous ground and constantly offers his teammates solutions. His journey through clubs such as Crown Legacy, Tampa Bay Rowdies, Charlotte has forged a resilient and adaptable character well-suited to top-flight football. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of Philadelphia Union's group. Given his performances, B. Bender naturally asserts himself as a key part of Philadelphia Union's sporting project.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug |
Santos Laguna
|
0-2 | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 3 | 6/10 | 0/0 |
| 24 May |
Inter Miami
|
6-4 | 90 | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 2 | 1 | 5/6 | 0/0 |
| 16 May |
Columbus Crew
|
1-1 | 90 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 3 | 3 | 5/9 | 0/0 |
| 13 May |
Orlando City SC
|
4-3 | 99 | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 | 2 | 4/6 | 0/0 |