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Sidelined for Saturday Bender (knee) will not be an option for Saturday's match against New England.

Impact There was no surprise that Bender has been ruled out after not training yet following his knee injury. Either Brecht Dejaegere or Kamil Jozwiak are expected to get the start at right win against New England on Saturday in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not training Bender (knee) was not in training Wednesday, per Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ.

Impact Bender was not in training Wednesday as his status for Saturday continues to remain unclear. Kamil Jozwiak is still expected to get the start against New England in any case.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Cincinnati Bender (knee) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Cincinnati, according to the Charlotte injury report.

Impact Bender is questionable Saturday after picking up a knee injury against Philadelphia during a mid-week clash. The midfielder has started five matches in a row on the right wing but could be replaced by Kamil Jozwiak if he's unable to pass a late fitness test.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury against Philadelphia Bender (knee) exited Wednesday's match against Philadelphia with an apparent knee injury.

Impact Bender was substituted off in the 77th minute of Wednesday's draw due to what appears to be a knee injury. The midfielder has missed numerous small amounts of time this season with injuries and might be set for another after picking up the knock on Wednesday. He is set to get an MRI on Thursday and will hope to have everything come back negative. If the injury is long-term, it shouldn't be too big of a loss for Charlotte, as he has played more of a rotational role this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers four crosses Bender notched two shots, four crosses and two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville.

Impact Bender had a pretty quiet day on Saturday, only notching two shots, four crosses and two tackles in 90 minutes of play. The 21-year-old has been rotated through the squad most of the season, only notching nine starts in 15 appearances this season. He will have to pick it up at the end of the season if he wants to meet his goal-contribution tally of nine from last season, only having five this season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bender and Charlotte FC host CF Montreal

Benjamin Bender leads Charlotte FC into a matchup with CF Montreal fresh off of a two-goal performance against the New York Red Bulls

JUNE 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Nets brace on Wednesday Bender scored two goals while taking two shots during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Bender found the back of the net in the 13th and 19th minutes scoring both Charlotte goals in the match. The goals upped the midfielder's season total to three in ten appearances as he hadn't scored since the beginning of April.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Bender assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Bender assisted Ashley Westwood in the 53rd minute. He has scored once and assisted twice in nine games this season and has recorded eight shots, five tackles and created eight chances. He also picked up a yellow card in April.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on bench Bender (lower leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Bender returns to the bench after four matches on the sideline. The midfielder was largely playing a depth role off the bench before the injury and isn't likely to find major playing time. Bender has scored and assisted once in three starts in MLS.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Bender (lower leg) has been upgraded to questionable in Charlotte's injury report for the midweek clash against the Union.

Impact Bender has missed his side's last three league matches with a lower leg injury he picked up a few weeks ago, but he could be facing a fitness test in order to be available for selection against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Wednesday Bender (lower leg) will not be available for Saturday's clash with the Chicago Fire, reports Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ.

Impact Bender got the start last Saturday while Derrick Jones was serving a suspension (yellow card accumulation). He has downgraded to a bench role, with Jones, Ashley Westwood and Brandt Bronico the favorite to start over him. The 21-year-old has started three times in seven appearances, totaling one goal and one assist thus far.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots off bench Bender registered four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Bender replaced Karol Swiderski in the 77th minute and made an instant impact. Despite playing just 13 minutes he took four shots with two on target.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in second start Bender assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Bender has two goal contributions in two starts and is in red-hot form. Since being brought into the starting XI Bender has created six chances while scoring and assisting. Bender will hope to keep this hot streak going as he looks to live up to a nine goal contribution debut campaign.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Second-half surge lifts Real Salt Lake over Charlotte 3-1

Pablo Ruiz, Anderson Julio and Jefferson Savarino scored goals over a six-minute span of the second half to rally Real Salt Lake to a 3-1 victory over Charlotte FC

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores in draw Bender scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Bender put up a fantastic all-round performance against the opposition. He exceeded expectations as this was only his first start of the season. He played over 70 minutes tirelessly and helped both ends of the field with four key passes and a tackle. After this good performance, it is likely that he will start more often.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Józwiak helps Charlotte rally for 2-2 draw with Toronto

Kamil Józwiak had a goal and an assist in the second half to help Charlotte FC rally for a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC

APRIL 2, 2023 • Associated Press

On bench in season finale Bender was an unused substitute in Sunday's Decision Day defeat against the Red Bulls.

Impact Bender tallied three goals and six assists across 28 MLS appearances (19 starts) all across midfield in his rookie season with Charlotte after getting drafted as the No. 1 pick out of Maryland University. The 21-year-old will now want to become more consistent in order to lock down a regular spot in the XI for 2023.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go versus Crew Bender (thigh) remains in the starting XI for Wednesday's rescheduled match with Columbus.

Impact Bender hadn't appeared in the prior three contests and was dealing with a thigh injury, but he's healthy and required to remain in the starting XI for Wednesday's rescheduled match. It's hard to see him going a full 90 or even more than 70 or so minutes given his limited time over the past couple months.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facing fitness test for Wednesday Bender (thigh) is still listed as questionable in Charlotte's injury report for Wednesday's clash against the Crew.

Impact Bender missed last weekend's win over the Union due to a thigh injury, and he will be a game time call once again versus Columbus. He started five of seven MLS matches in Charlotte's midfield from August through early September.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins injury report Bender (thigh) has been added to the Charlotte injury report ahead of Saturday's clash with Philadelphia Union.

Impact Bender is on the injury report with a thigh injury it's not clear when he picked this issue up but it's something to monitor ahead of Saturday's clash. The midfielder will hope to return straight to the first team, where he's been a consistent figure throughout the regular season with 28 appearances (19 starts)

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records two assists Bender logged two assists during a 4-1 win Saturday versus Nashville SC.

Impact Bender recorded his first multi-assist MLS game log of 2022. Currently, he has five assists across the league. None of Charlotte FC's other midfielders have a better tally.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts three corner kicks Bender attempted three corner kicks during a 2-1 win Sunday at Houston.

Impact Bender was Charlotte FC's main corner-kick specialist Sunday. However, he would not attempt many corner kicks if either Jordy Alcivar or Cristian Ortiz play alongside him.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Bender (health and safety protocol) is absent from the injury report ahead of Thursday's clash with Austin.

Impact Bender is absent from the injury report ahead of Thursday's match with Austin. The midfielder has been a stable part of the starting XI when healthy and should be right back in the starting XI for Thursday's match. Bender has three goals and three assists so far in 2022, creating 18 chances during 16 appearances (12 starts) in a productive debut campaign in MLS.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters protocols Bender (health and safety) is out for Saturday's clash with Montreal.

Impact Bender is out for Saturday's clash after entering health and safety protocols. It will be a race against time during a short week with Bender trying to get back to fitness before a Thursday clash with Austin.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Third goal of season Bender scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Bender found the back of the net in first half stoppage time, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the third of the season for the midfielder coming from his lone shot of the match.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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