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It’s official: Joshua Wynder is going to play in MLS. Benfica announced this Thursday the loan of the center-back to the New England Revolution, the American club that will have the player until the end of the season. At 21, the defender thus returns to his home country, three seasons after arriving at Luz.

To complete the deal, the Boston club also had to negotiate with Nashville, which held the player’s acquisition priority under MLS rules. The New England Revolution paid around 50,000 dollars, approximately 43,000 euros, to secure that priority.

Joshua Wynder joined Benfica in June 2023 from Louisville City, the club from his hometown in the state of Kentucky. During his time at Luz, the defender played mainly for the Eagles’ B team. In 37 matches in Liga Portugal 2, the 1.88-meter center-back scored six goals, also showing an ability to contribute offensively.

The American also went on to represent Benfica’s first team. His debut came in April 2025, in the Portuguese Cup semi-final against Tirsense. Despite having few opportunities with the senior side, Wynder was part of the Benfica squad that took part in the Club World Cup, held in the United States.

Now, the defender will have the opportunity to return to his home country and continue developing his career in a league he knows well. A youth international for the United States, Joshua Wynder has more than 20 caps across the various age groups. The loan to the New England Revolution comes as an opportunity for the center-back to gain minutes, experience and a bigger role in MLS.

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