Joshua Liam Wynder (born May 2, 2005) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Major League Soccer club New England Revolution, on loan from 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 B team, competing in Liga Portugal 2.
On September 3, 2026, Wynder joined Major League Soccer club New England Revolution on loan through the end of the 2027 Sprint Season. He made his Revolution debut on September 13, coming on as a 69th-minute substitute for Jackson Yueill in a 2–1 win over Chicago Fire FC.
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 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.
Personal life Joshua's brother, Elijah, plays for LA Galaxy.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLouisville City2021USL Championship110————1102022USL Championship21230——302722023USL Championship60————60Total38230——30442Benfica B2023–24Liga Portugal 210————102024–25Liga Portugal 2314————314Total324————324Benfica2024–25Primeira Liga001000000010Career total70640000030776
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External links
Joshua Wynder at Louisville City FC