Orlando City SC Recalls Jordan Bender from Loan Stint

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Lions’ midfielder returns to Orlando following loan with USL Championship side Charlotte Independence

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando City SC Homegrown midfielder Jordan Bender has been recalled from his loan with USL Championship side Charlotte Independence and will rejoin the Lions immediately, it was announced today. Bender appeared in 15 matches while on loan with the Independence, based in Charlotte, N.C.

Orlando City returns to Exploria Stadium this Saturday, Sept. 4, hosting defending MLS Cup Champions Columbus Crew SC. The match is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET, with tickets available here or by calling (855) ORL-CITY.

TRANSACTION: Orlando City SC Homegrown midfielder Jordan Bender recalled from loan with Charlotte Independence.

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