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. 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. Philadelphia Union On July 19, 2019, Bendik was traded to the Philadelphia Union for a second-round pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft. Bendik's contract expired with Philadelphia following their 2020 season. He re-signed with the club on March 5, 2021. 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. Bendik was elevated to the Union's No. 2 goalkeeper following the trade of Matt Freese to the New York City Football Club. International career Bendik has represented the United States at the under-17, under-18 and under-20 levels. 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. Career statistics Club Honors Club Sogndal Norwegian First Division Championship: 2010 Philadelphia Union Supporters' Shield: 2020 References External links altomfotball.no player profile 1989 births Living people Soccer players from Georgia (U.S. state) American soccer players American expatriate soccer players Clemson Tigers men's soccer players Atlanta Silverbacks U23's players Sogndal Fotball players Portland Timbers players Toronto FC players Orlando City SC players Columbus Crew players Philadelphia Union players Sportspeople from Marietta, Georgia Expatriate footballers in Norway Expatriate soccer players in Canada USL League Two players Norwegian First Division players Eliteserien players American people of Norwegian descent Major League Soccer players United States men's youth international soccer players United States men's under-20 international soccer players Association football goalkeepers