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Ben Bender
Central Midfielder
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Nashville SC
19 Oct 2031
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Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
now
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
21d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
28d ago
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.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
35d ago
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.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
42d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
49d ago
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.
Reassured by the manager's half-time message
Minor
56d ago
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.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
63d ago
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.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
77d ago
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.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
84d ago
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.
Ian Smith
, a close friend, was sold by the club
Serious
91d ago
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.
Frustrated by another early substitution
Moderate
91d ago
Cause
He was substituted while playing well. (min 74 — rating 7.0)
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
91d ago
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.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
91d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
98d ago
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.
Fighting to save the manager's job
105d ago
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
112d ago
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.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
119d ago
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.
He has said it out loud: To end the drought
Mind
16.06.2031
Left out as
Warren Madrigal
was preferred
Serious
133d ago
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.
Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result
133d ago
He has let it go: A settled future
Mind
02.06.2031
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
140d ago
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.
Returned to full training after injury
Moderate
147d ago
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
161d ago
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.
Manager trust is growing
Moderate
168d ago
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Reassured by the manager's half-time message
Minor
168d ago
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.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
168d ago
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.
Praised by the manager after a goal contribution
Minor
175d ago
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.
Reassured by the manager's half-time message
Minor
175d ago
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.
Reassured by the manager's half-time message
Minor
182d ago
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.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
182d ago
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.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
182d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
189d ago
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.
Rotated out for this match
Minor
196d ago
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.
Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win
Moderate
196d ago
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.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
196d ago
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.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
196d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Reassured by the manager's half-time message
Minor
203d ago
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.
Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result
203d ago
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
210d ago
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.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
217d ago
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.
Ended a long scoring drought
224d ago
Praised by the manager after a goal contribution
Minor
224d ago
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.
Praised by the manager
Major
224d ago
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
231d ago
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.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
231d ago
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Jayden Hibbert
, a close friend, was sold by the club
Serious
238d ago
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.
Worried by competition from a new signing
Ademar Chávez
Moderate
238d ago
Cause
A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
He has started to want: The manager’s trust
Mind
17.02.2031
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
252d ago
Cause
His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
252d ago
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
252d ago
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Head coach left the club
259d ago
Energised by the new manager's arrival
259d ago
Manager broke a promise
Serious
259d ago
Cause
Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
266d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Named team captain
Moderate
287d ago
Cause
The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
294d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
He has said it out loud: To end the drought
Mind
16.12.2030
Daniel Lovitz
, a close friend, was sold by the club
Serious
315d ago
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.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
322d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Senses a managerial change coming
322d ago
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
343d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Squad status changed
350d ago
Head coach left the club
350d ago
Energised by the new manager's arrival
350d ago
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
364d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
He has started to want: To end the drought
Mind
16.09.2030
He has let it go: To end the drought
Mind
09.09.2030
He has said it out loud: To end the drought
Mind
19.08.2030
He has said it out loud: To stay here
Mind
05.08.2030
He got what he wanted: His place back
Mind
22.07.2030
He got what he wanted: The manager’s trust
Mind
24.06.2030
He has started to want: His place back
Mind
03.06.2030
He has let it go: Out, anywhere
Mind
27.05.2030
Contract extension signed
Decision
02.02.2030
Movement
4y · $1.1M/y
Contract renewal offered
Decision
01.02.2030
Movement
4y · $1.1M/y
Who
Acosta Mark
Permanent transfer
Decision
13.07.2027
Movement
Philadelphia Union → Nashville SC · 1.8M
Contract extension signed
Decision
02.08.2026
Movement
3y · $655.3K/y
Contract renewal offered
Decision
01.08.2026
Movement
3y · $655.3K/y
Loan listed
Decision
01.08.2026
Cause
Surplus to tactical requirements
Who
Robinson Adam