Joe Bendik

Joe Bendik
	Bendik with the Portland Timbers in 2012
Personal information
Date of birth	April 25, 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth	Huntington, New York, United States
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Vancouver Whitecaps
Number	17
College career
Years	Team
2006–2009	Clemson Tigers
Senior career*
Years	Team
2007	Atlanta Silverbacks U23's
2010–2011	Sogndal
2012	Portland Timbers
2013–2015	Toronto FC
2016–2018	Orlando City
2019	Columbus Crew
2019–2023	Philadelphia Union
2024–	Vancouver Whitecaps
International career
2006	United States U17
2007–2008	United States U20
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 5, 2023

Joseph T. Bendik (born April 25, 1989) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Vancouver Whitecaps.

Club career

Clemson

Bendik grew up in Marietta, Georgia^[2] and attended Clemson University for four years after graduating from Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.^[3]

Sogndal

After university, Bendik signed with Norwegian club Sogndal. He began the 2010 season as a backup, and made his professional debut in the first round of the Norwegian Cup against Årdal FK.^[4] Bendik ended the season starting in four league matches helping his club gain promotion to the Norwegian top flight.

Bendik began the 2011 season as the starter and made his Tippeligaen debut on March 20, 2011, against Strømsgodset IF. ^[5] He ended the year starting the final two matches of the season, including a 2–1 victory over eventual league champions Molde FK.^[6]

Portland Timbers

On February 24, 2012, Bendik signed with the Portland Timbers of MLS.^[7] He made his Timbers debut as a second-half sub for an injured Troy Perkins in a 2–0 loss to the Montreal Impact.^[8]

Toronto FC

On December 12, 2012, Bendik was acquired by Toronto FC along with Portland's third overall pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft in exchange for Ryan Johnson and Miloš Kocić.^[9]

While originally considered a back-up, Bendik went on to make 33 appearances for Toronto during the 2013 season after starting goalkeeper Stefan Frei was injured during a pre-season friendly.^[10]

On December 1, 2015, it was announced that Toronto FC had declined their options on Bendik, and that he would not return to the team. Along with Bendik, fellow goalkeeper Chris Konopka's options were also declined, leaving the team with only one goalkeeper Quillain Roberts.

Orlando City SC

On December 21, 2015, it was announced that Bendik had been traded to Orlando City in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.^[11] Despite conceding a league high 60 goals for that season in his first league campaign with Orlando, Bendik became a fan favorite as he played every minute of the club's 34 league games, making 114 saves and posting 5 shutouts. He won 11 "MLS Save of the Week" awards in the process and his stop against Sporting Kansas City's Dom Dwyer in the Lions' 2–1 road loss on May 15 was voted "MLS Save of the Year".^[12]

After a difficult 2018 season in which the team conceded an all-time MLS record 74 goals and Bendik himself had lost the starting job to both Earl Edwards, Jr. and then again to Adam Grinwis, his contract option was declined at the end of the year.^[13] At the time of his departure he had the second most appearances in the team's post-expansion history behind only Cristian Higuita.

Columbus Crew SC

On December 27, 2018, Bendik's rights were acquired by Columbus Crew SC in exchange for $50,000 in targeted allocation money.^[14]

Philadelphia Union

On July 19, 2019, Bendik was traded to the Philadelphia Union for a second-round pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.^[15] Bendik's contract expired with Philadelphia following their 2020 season.^[16] He re-signed with the club on March 5, 2021.^[17] Bendik again re-signed with the Union following their MLS Eastern Conference Championship season in 2022 on a one-year deal for the 2023 season. ^[18] Bendik was elevated to the Union's No. 2 goalkeeper following the trade of Matt Freese to the New York City Football Club. ^[19]

On December 4, 2023, the Philadelphia Union announced that they have confirmed Bendik's departure.^[20]

Vancouver Whitecaps

On February 17, 2024, it was announced Bendik signed a contract with Vancouver Whitecaps through the 2024 season with a club option to extend for 2025.^[21]

International career

Bendik has represented the United States at the under-17, under-18 and under-20 levels.^[22] On June 3, Bendik was named as one of six goalkeepers in Bruce Arena's preliminary 40-man roster for the 2017 Gold Cup, although he was left off the final 23-man squad.^[23]

Career statistics

Club

As of July 17, 2019^[24]^[25]^[26]

Club	Season	League			National cup^[a]		Continental		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Atlanta Silverbacks U23's	2007^[27]	PDL	1	0	–		–		–		1	0
Sogndal	2010	Adeccoligaen	4	0	2	0	–		–		6	0
	2011	Tippeligaen	5	0	0	0	–		–		5	0
	Total		9	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	11	0
Portland Timbers	2012	MLS	5	0	0	0	–		–		5	0
Toronto FC	2013	MLS	33	0	0	0	–		–		33	0
	2014		27	0	4	0	–		–		31	0
	2015		13	0	0	0	–		0	0	13	0
	Total		73	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	77	0
Orlando City	2016	MLS	34	0	0	0	–		–		34	0
	2017		33	0	0	0	–		–		33	0
	2018		25	0	0	0	–		–		25	0
	Total		92	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	92	0
Columbus Crew SC	2019	MLS	6	0	0	0	–		–		6	0
Philadelphia Union	2019	MLS	0	0	0	0	–		0	0	0	0
Career total			186	0	6	0	0	0	0	0	192	0

^ Includes Norwegian Football Cup and Canadian Championship

Honors

Sogndal

Norwegian First Division Championship: 2010

Philadelphia Union

Supporters' Shield: 2020^[28]

Individual

MLS Save of the Year Award: 2016

References

^ "Joe Bendik". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
^ "Joe Bendik | Columbus Crew".
^ "Player Bio: Joseph Bendik". Archived from the original on December 12, 2009. Retrieved June 7, 2010.
^ Meghan Brennan. "Preview:Weekend Norwegian Action". Archived from the original on May 15, 2010. Retrieved June 7, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ altomfotball.no. "Sogndal vs. Strømsgodset". Retrieved March 20, 2011.
^ mlssoccer.com. "Bendik eyes MLS". Archived from the original on December 5, 2011. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
^ mlssoccer.com. "Timbers Sign Bendik". Archived from the original on February 26, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
^ "Portland Timbers player evaluations vs. Montreal". oregonlive.com. The Oregonian. April 28, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
^ "Portland Timbers Trade Joe Bendik, #3 Draft Pick and Allocation Money To Toronto FC for Ryan Johnson and Milos Kocic; Acquire #2 Spot in Allocation Order from Chivas USA". Stumptown Footy. December 12, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
^ "Bendik's Success Story". TorontoFC.ca. April 4, 2013. Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
^ "Orlando City Acquires Goalkeeper Joe Bendik from Toronto FC". December 21, 2015.
^ "Orlando City goalkeeper Joe Bendik named winner of 2016's Save of the Year". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. November 11, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
^ "Orlando City declines options for eight players after tough 2018 season | Pro Soccer USA". prosoccerusa.com. Pro Soccer USA. November 27, 2018. Archived from the original on November 28, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
^ Crew SC Communications (December 27, 2018). "Columbus Crew SC signs veteran MLS goalkeeper Joe Bendik". ColumbusCrewSC.com. Columbus Crew SC. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
^ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Goalkeeper Joe Bendik". philadelphiaunion.com. Philadelphia Union. July 19, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
^ "Philadelphia Union Exercise 2021 Options on Seven Players".
^ "Philadelphia Union re-sign goalkeeper Joe Bendik | MLSSoccer.com".
^ "Philadelphia Union Re-sign Goalkeeper Joe Bendik". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. December 19, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ "Union trade backup goalkeeper Matt Freese to New York City FC". inquirer.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer. January 27, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ "Philadelphia Union Announce 2024 Roster Decisions". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
^ "Whitecaps FC sign experienced MLS goalkeeper Joe Bendik". www.whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ ussoccer.com. "Bendik US soccer". Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
^ DelGallo, Alicia. "Orlando City's Joe Bendik, Jonathan Spector on U.S. 40-man preliminary roster for 2017 Gold Cup". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on September 11, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
^ "Joe Bendik at AltomFotball.no". AltomFotball.no. Alt om Fotball. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
^ Joe Bendik at Soccerway
^ Joe Bendik at Major League Soccer
^ "Joe Bendik at SoccerStats.us". SoccerStats.us. Soccer Stats. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
^ "Philadelphia Union win 2020 MLS Supporters' Shield on regular season's final day". Major League Soccer. November 8, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.

External links

[27] Includes Norwegian Football Cup and Canadian Championship

[1] "Joe Bendik". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved August 23, 2022.

[2] "Joe Bendik | Columbus Crew".

[3] "Player Bio: Joseph Bendik". Archived from the original on December 12, 2009. Retrieved June 7, 2010.

[4] Meghan Brennan. "Preview:Weekend Norwegian Action". Archived from the original on May 15, 2010. Retrieved June 7, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

[5] tomfotball.no. "Sogndal vs. Strømsgodset". Retrieved March 20, 2011.

[6] ssoccer.com. "Bendik eyes MLS". Archived from the original on December 5, 2011. Retrieved November 30, 2011.

[7] ssoccer.com. "Timbers Sign Bendik". Archived from the original on February 26, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2012.

[8] "Portland Timbers player evaluations vs. Montreal". oregonlive.com. The Oregonian. April 28, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2020.

[9] "Portland Timbers Trade Joe Bendik, #3 Draft Pick and Allocation Money To Toronto FC for Ryan Johnson and Milos Kocic; Acquire #2 Spot in Allocation Order from Chivas USA". Stumptown Footy. December 12, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2015.

[10] "Bendik's Success Story". TorontoFC.ca. April 4, 2013. Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.

[11] "Orlando City Acquires Goalkeeper Joe Bendik from Toronto FC". December 21, 2015.

[12] "Orlando City goalkeeper Joe Bendik named winner of 2016's Save of the Year". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. November 11, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2020.

[13] "Orlando City declines options for eight players after tough 2018 season | Pro Soccer USA". prosoccerusa.com. Pro Soccer USA. November 27, 2018. Archived from the original on November 28, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2018.

[14] Crew SC Communications (December 27, 2018). "Columbus Crew SC signs veteran MLS goalkeeper Joe Bendik". ColumbusCrewSC.com. Columbus Crew SC. Retrieved December 27, 2018.

[15] "Philadelphia Union Acquire Goalkeeper Joe Bendik". philadelphiaunion.com. Philadelphia Union. July 19, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2020.

[16] "Philadelphia Union Exercise 2021 Options on Seven Players".

[17] "Philadelphia Union re-sign goalkeeper Joe Bendik | MLSSoccer.com".

[18] "Philadelphia Union Re-sign Goalkeeper Joe Bendik". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. December 19, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[19] "Union trade backup goalkeeper Matt Freese to New York City FC". inquirer.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer. January 27, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[20] "Philadelphia Union Announce 2024 Roster Decisions". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved December 4, 2023.

[21] "Whitecaps FC sign experienced MLS goalkeeper Joe Bendik". www.whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[22] ussoccer.com. "Bendik US soccer". Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2011.

[23] DelGallo, Alicia. "Orlando City's Joe Bendik, Jonathan Spector on U.S. 40-man preliminary roster for 2017 Gold Cup". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on September 11, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

[24] "Joe Bendik at AltomFotball.no". AltomFotball.no. Alt om Fotball. Retrieved December 27, 2018.

[25] Joe Bendik at Soccerway

[26] Joe Bendik at Major League Soccer

[28] "Joe Bendik at SoccerStats.us". SoccerStats.us. Soccer Stats. Retrieved December 27, 2018.

[29] "Philadelphia Union win 2020 MLS Supporters' Shield on regular season's final day". Major League Soccer. November 8, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.

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Joe Bendik

Club career

Clemson

Sogndal

Portland Timbers

Toronto FC

Orlando City SC

Columbus Crew SC

Philadelphia Union

Vancouver Whitecaps

International career

Career statistics

Club

Honors

References

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