Introduction
Joseph T. Bendik (born April 25, 1989) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Orlando City in Major League Soccer.
Club career
Clemson
Bendik attended Clemson University for four years after graduating from Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.
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. 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.He ended the year starting the final two matches of the season, including a 2–1 victory over eventual league champions Molde FK.
Portland Timbers
On February 24, 2012, Bendik signed with the Portland Timbers of MLS. He made his Timbers debut as a second-half sub for an injured Troy Perkins in a 2–0 loss to the Montreal Impact.
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.
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.
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. Bendik will be eligible for the MLS Re-entry draft in early 2016. 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.
International career
Bendik has represented the United States at the under-17, under-18 and under-20 levels.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played September 19, 2015
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Playoffs | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sogndal | 2010 | Norwegian First Division | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | Tippeligaen | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Portland Timbers | 2012 | MLS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Toronto | 2013 | MLS | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
| Total | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 86 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 0 | ||
Honors
Club
- Sogndal
- Norwegian First Division Championship: 2010