Ben Bender

Central Midfielder - Nashville SC
19 Oct 2031
Sunday
Process

Events

82
  1. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  2. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  3. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  4. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  5. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  6. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  7. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  8. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  9. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  10. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  11. Ian Smith, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Serious
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  12. Frustrated by another early substitution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was substituted while playing well. (min 74 — rating 7.0)
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  13. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  14. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  15. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  16. Fighting to save the manager's job

  17. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  18. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  19. He has said it out loud: To end the drought

    Mind
  20. Left out as Warren Madrigal was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Warren Madrigal was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  21. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  22. He has let it go: A settled future

    Mind
  23. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  24. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  25. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  26. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  27. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  28. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  29. Praised by the manager after a goal contribution

    Minor
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  30. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  31. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  32. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  33. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  34. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  35. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Sebastian Gomez was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  36. Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
  37. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  38. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  39. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  40. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  41. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  42. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  43. Ended a long scoring drought

  44. Praised by the manager after a goal contribution

    Minor
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  45. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  46. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  47. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  48. Jayden Hibbert, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Serious
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  49. Worried by competition from a new signing Ademar Chávez

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  50. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  51. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  52. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  53. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  54. Head coach left the club

  55. Energised by the new manager's arrival

  56. Manager broke a promise

    Serious
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
  57. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  58. Named team captain

    Moderate
    Cause
    The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.
  59. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  60. He has said it out loud: To end the drought

    Mind
  61. Daniel Lovitz, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Serious
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  62. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  63. Senses a managerial change coming

  64. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  65. Squad status changed

  66. Head coach left the club

  67. Energised by the new manager's arrival

  68. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  69. He has started to want: To end the drought

    Mind
  70. He has let it go: To end the drought

    Mind
  71. He has said it out loud: To end the drought

    Mind
  72. He has said it out loud: To stay here

    Mind
  73. He got what he wanted: His place back

    Mind
  74. He got what he wanted: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  75. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind
  76. He has let it go: Out, anywhere

    Mind
  77. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.1M/y
  78. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.1M/y
    Who
    Acosta Mark
  79. Permanent transfer

    Decision
    Movement
    Philadelphia Union → Nashville SC · 1.8M
  80. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $655.3K/y
  81. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $655.3K/y
  82. Loan listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Surplus to tactical requirements
    Who
    Robinson Adam