JOE BENDIK NEWS

Still neogtiating Bendik remains in negotiations with Vancouver ahead of 2025.

Impact Bendik's option for 2025 was declined, but he's still negotiating with the club. If he does return to Vancouver it would have to be in a minor depth role, as he seemingly fell to the bottom of the depth chart in 2024.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option Wednesday Bendik (back) was an option during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Pumas during the Leagues Cup.

Impact Bendik is an option for Vancouver after missing the last few months with a back injury. He will remain a second keeper option got the team as he looks to make an appearance in MLS play.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Tuesday Bendik (back) was back to training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to San Jose, per Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer.

Impact Bendik is on pace to return to the team after missing last match with a back injury. He is still expected to remain the second string keeper behind Yohei Takaoka, signing from the Union in the offseason after making seven starts in eight appearances in 2023.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Bendik is questionable to play Saturday against Charlotte due to a back injury.

Impact It's unclear when Bendik suffered the injury, though it must be mentioned he wasn't available for the CONCACAF Champions League tie against Tigres UANL earlier this month, either. Expect Yohei Takaoka to start between the posts for the Whitecaps as long as he's healthy.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Vancouver Bendik has agreed to join the Vancouver Whitecaps out of free agency, the club announced Saturday.

Impact Bendik will be taking the next step of his career to Vancouver, having inked a one-year contract with the club, holding an option for the 2025 season. The goalie has served in MLS since 2012 now, earning 189 appearances over that span. However, he has not held a true starting role since the 2018 season with Orlando City, mainly serving as a backup since then. He will most likely remain in a reserve role with his new club as well, as Yohei Takaoka has a firm grip on the starting spot, getting the start in every single one of the club's contests this past season.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet against Nashville Bendik registered no saves and secured a clean sheet in Thursday's 2-0 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Bendik picked up one of the easiest clean sheets he may ever get in Wednesday's win after he was not needed once in net despite Nashville taking 19 shots. This was his first clean sheet of the season and it finally put an end to an awful run of games after he allowed eight goals over four games. The 34-year-old may be out of the starting job for Philadelphia's next game against New York City FC as normal starter Andre Blake in now back from Jamaican national team duty.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves, three goals conceded Bendik registered five saves but conceded three goals in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Across fellow goalkeeper Andre Blake's Gold Cup absence, Bendik's latest appearance featured his most amount of saves in a game. The appearance also included his most goals conceded. Bendik will look to put forth a more positive performance at Nashville on Wednesday.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals to Atlanta Bendik made five saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Atlanta United.

Impact Bendik was beaten by strikes from Thiago Almada and Brooks Lennon on Sunday as Philadelphia dropped points once again. He's allowed five goals across his three games as a starter while Andre Blake is away at the Gold Cup, but he might have an easier time next weekend against the Galaxy, which have scored just 18 times in 19 matches this season.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Single save for win Bendik registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Bendik continued his starting role with Andre Blake participating in the Gold Cup and once again had a quiet match. Bendik wasn't overly tested as an excellent defensive performance saw him face only two shots. Bendik will likely start at least one more match with the chance for more depending on how far Jamaica go in the Gold Cup.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in draw Bendik conceded twice and made two saves in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Orlando.

Impact Bendik was starting in place of Andre Blake, who is representing Jamaica at the Gold Cup. Philadelphia's deputy keeper has now conceded seven goals in four appearances this season, making five saves. Blake is certain to miss the next two MLS fixtures and Bendik could get further chances to impress should Jamaica qualify for the knockout stages.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles continue Bendik registered two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Orlando City SC.

Impact Bendik is having a difficult time mending the net for the injured Andre Blake (groin), allowing five goals in the last two matches. He is only expected to start for a few more games, with Blake likely to return mid-April.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Bendik conceded three goals and made one save in Saturday's 3-2 loss at Montreal.

Impact Bendik made his first start of the season Saturday as starting keeper Andre Blake (groin) remains out. Bendik did not have a great performance, as he made just one save and conceded three goals. To be fair, two came after Julian Carranza's red card so his team was playing with 10 men. Still, conceding two goals past 90 minutes to lose the match will hurt nonetheless. He faces a slightly more difficult matchup next Saturday versus Orlando who have scored three goals in four matches this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blake injured in Union's 1-0 victory over Fire

Joaquín Torres scored in the 90th minute to rally the Philadelphia Union to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire

MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Uneventful relief performance Bendik registered no saves and conceded zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Chicago Fire.

Impact Bendik replaced the injured Andre Blake (groin) shortly before half time. Chicago subsequently played down to 10 men for most of the second half and failed to put a shot on goal. If Blake remains out for an extended period, Bendik will likely be expected to continue holding things down within the woodwork.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension Bendik signed a one-year extension with Philadelphia, the club announced.

Impact Bendik has signed a one-year extension with Philadelphia where he will once more be the back up for Andre Blake. Bendik didn't make a single appearance but evidently has done enough in training to earn another year as Blake's depth.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract negotiations ongoing Bendik's contract with the Union has run out but the club remains in conversations with the player about a potential new deal.

Impact Bendik did not make a single appearance for Philadelphia's senior team this season as the backup to Andre Blake, the three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. The 33-year-old Bendik will become a free agent if no new deal is agreed upon by the deadline.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Calvo leads the San Jose Earthquakes against the Philadelphia Union

Francisco Calvo leads the San Jose Earthquakes into a matchup with the Philadelphia Union following a two-goal showing against the Columbus Crew

MARCH 11, 2022 • Associated Press

In health and safety protocols Bendik is questionable for Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against NYCFC as he's currently in MLS's health and safety protocols.

Impact Philadelphia currently has 11 players in health and safety protocols, including goalkeepers Bendik and Andre Blake. Matt Freese might start in goal if they are unable to play Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Union without 11 players for MLS East final against NYCFC

The Philadelphia Union will be without 11 players on Sunday when the team plays NYCFC in the MLS Eastern Conference finals because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Quioto leads Montreal against Philadelphia following 2-goal showing

Romell Quioto leads Montreal into a matchup with Philadelphia after notching two goals against Atlanta United FC

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Concedes one in loss Bendik conceded one goal and made two saves during Friday's 1-0 loss to New England.

Impact Bendik returned to the lineup while Andre Blake is on international duty and was beaten in a tight loss. Once Blake is back, Bendik is likely to return to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michel, Perea help Orlando City beat Union 2-1

Benji Michel opened the scoring in the 10th minute, 20-year-old Andrés Perea added a goal and Orlando City beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1

JULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Logs first start Bendik recorded two saves and one clearance but conceded once during a 2-1 win Saturday versus D.C. United.

Impact Bendik logged his first start with both Andre Blake and Matt Freese (suspension) both out. The 32-year-old allowed one goal from Yamil Asad but did enough to help Philadelphia win.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in draw Bendik played 31 minutes during Saturday's 1-1 draw at the NY Red Bulls, making one save.

Impact Bendik subbed on in the second half as Matt Freese was sent off after comitting a penalty. He couldn'd make the save, but they found a late equalizer to earn one point on the road. The goalkeeper will likely start against DC United on Jul 17, as Freeze is suspended and Andre Blake is out with his national squad.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Union ties Red Bulls on Sergio Santos' 85th-minute header

Sergio Santos headed in a goal in the 85th minute and the 10-man Philadelphia Union tied the New York Red Bulls 1-1 on Thursday night

JULY 9, 2021 • Associated Press