Soccer-Columbus Crew trade Joe Bendik to Philadelphia Union

The Columbus Crew Soccer Club has traded Joe Bendik to Philadelphia Union in exchange of assets, the club announced on its Twitter account. By making this trade the club has acquired a natural Second Round Selection in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft from the Philadelphia Union. Further, if Bendik meets certain performance conditions, Crew SC will receive $50,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) for the 2020 MLS season.

We've acquired assets from @PhilaUnion in exchange for Joe Bendik.#Crew96 https://t.co/mkmMECYppT

— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) July 19, 2019

During his time with the Black & Gold, Bendik made six regular-season appearances (all starts).

Earlier in the day, the club announced the signing of Youness Mokhtar who most recently played for Stabaek of the Norwegian First Division and has made 170 First Division appearances across the Netherlands, Norway, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, while scoring 28 goals and providing 31 assists.

OFFICIAL: Youness Mokhtar will wear Black & Gold!!📰: https://t.co/WVZvN7cSGX#Crew96 pic.twitter.com/QekwWkREAD

— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) July 19, 2019