Jacob Bender (soccer)

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Jacob Bender
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 29)
Place of birth Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2013–2016 Messiah Falcons 86 (21)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2014–2016 Baltimore Bohemians 17 (2)
2017 Charlotte Independence 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:44, 18 October 2017 (UTC)

Jacob Bender (born December 9, 1994) is an American soccer player.

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Career

College and amateur

Bender played college soccer at Messiah University from 2013 to 2016. [1]

While at college, Bender also appeared for USL PDL club Baltimore Bohemians between 2014 and 2016. [2]

Professional

Bender signed with United Soccer League side Charlotte Independence on March 29, 2017. [3]

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References

  1. "Jacob Bender". Messiah Athletics. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  2. "Jacob Bender". United Soccer League Premier Development League. Archived from the original on September 4, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  3. Thomas, James (March 29, 2017). "Independence Ink Division III National Player Of The Year". Charlotte Independence. Archived from the original on September 4, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2023.