Joshua Wynder
Joshua Liam Wynder is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Primeira Liga club Benfica.
Club career
Wynder signed a USL Academy contract with USL Championship side Louisville City in February 2021. On June 3, 2021, Wynder signed a professional deal with the club.On June 8, 2023, Wynder joined Portuguese club Benfica for a fee of $1.2 million and add-ons, the largest transfer fee to date for a USL player. He was initially assigned to the Benfica B|B team], competing in Liga Portugal 2.
International career
In April 2022, Wynder was selected for the 33-player USYNT U-19 squad. The then 17-year old Wynder captained the side in his debut win over England.Wynder played in four of the five United States men's national [under-20 soccer team|United States] games in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The U.S. exited the tournament in the quarterfinals with a 0–2 loss against Uruguay.
In April 2023, Wynder was selected in the 23-man roster for the men's national team friendly against Mexico, which ended in a 1–1 draw. He did not feature in the game itself.