Jordan Bender
Birth dateJuly 9, 2001 (age 25)
Birth placeLake Mary, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
PositionAttacking midfielder
CurrentclubAFC Eskilstuna
Clubnumber23
Youthyears 12015–2019
Youthclubs 1Orlando City
Years 12018
Clubs 1SIMA Águilas
Caps 12
Goals 10
Years 22019–2020
Clubs 2Orlando City B
Caps 219
Goals 20
Years 32020–2021
Clubs 3Orlando City
Caps 32
Goals 30
Years 42021
Clubs 4→ Charlotte Independence (loan)
Caps 415
Goals 40
Years 52022–2023
Clubs 5Cape Town City
Caps 510
Goals 50
Years 62024
Clubs 6Metta
Caps 632
Goals 60
Years 72025–
Clubs 7AFC Eskilstuna
Caps 725
Goals 74
Nationalyears 12018
Nationalteam 1United States U17
Nationalyears 22020
Nationalteam 2United States U20
Club-updateNovember 24, 2025
Nationalteam-updateJanuary 9, 2020

Jordan Bender (born July 9, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Swedish club AFC Eskilstuna.

Club career

Orlando City

Having joined the Orlando City Development Academy (DA) aged 13 and captaining the U19 team in the process,[1] Bender signed his first professional contract with Orlando City B (OCB), Orlando City's USL League One affiliate, on November 14, 2018.[2] In December 2019, Bender signed a Homegrown contract with Orlando City ahead of the 2020 season. In doing so he became the first Orlando player to be signed to the senior team having directly come through both the academy and OCB.[3]

Charlotte Independence loan

On May 6, 2021, Bender joined USL Championship team Charlotte Independence on loan for the 2021 season.[4] He made his debut on May 14, 2021, as a 77th-minute substitute in a 3–0 win over Charleston Battery.[5] He was recalled by Orlando City on September 1 having made 15 appearances.[6] Bender had his contract option declined at the end of the 2021 season.[7]

Cape Town City

In July 2022, Bender signed with South African Premier Division club Cape Town City.[8]

International career

In 2017, Bender received his first call-up to the United States U16 national team during their February training camp.[3] In January 2020, Bender was called in to the U20 camp for two friendlies against Mexico as an injury replacement for Kevin Bonilla.[9][10]

Career statistics

As of August 28, 2021[11]

ClubSeasonLeagueCupPlayoffsTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Orlando City B2019USL1160——160
202030——30
Total1900000190
Orlando City2020MLS20——20
Charlotte Independence2021USLC150——150
Career total3600000360

References

  1. ^ Culver, Jordan (November 14, 2018). "Orlando City B signs 17-year-old midfielder, development academy product Jordan Bender". Pro Soccer USA. Archived from the original on April 1, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  2. ^ "Orlando City B Signs U.S. Youth National Team Midfielder Jordan Bender". www.orlandocitysc.com
  3. ^ "Orlando City SC Signs Jordan Bender to Homegrown Contract". www.orlandocitysc.com
  4. ^ "Orlando City SC Loans Jordan Bender to Charlotte Independence". www.orlandocitysc.com
  5. ^ "Charleston Battery vs. Charlotte Independence - May 14, 2021". www.uslchampionship.com
  6. ^ "Orlando City SC recalls Jordan Bender from loan stint". www.orlandocitysc.com
  7. ^ "Orlando City Exercises Contract Options on 11 Players Following 2021 MLS Season". Orlando City SC
  8. ^ "Cape Town City welcomes American midfielder Jordan Bender". www.capetownetc.com
  9. ^ "New U-20 MNT Head Coach Anthony Hudson Kicks Off 2020 With 24-Player Training Camp, Two Games vs. Mexico". www.ussoccer.com
  10. ^ "Bender U20 injury replacement". USYNT Twitter. January 9, 2020.
  11. ^