Speaking of talented teenagers, Jordan Bender will be one to watch in his first professional season with Orlando City B. The 17-year-old joined the Orlando City Development Academy at 14 years old and has excelled despite playing up an age group. Bender scored six goals from midfield in 28 appearances for the U-18/19s last season as a 16-year-old and was announced as OCB’s first professional signing in November. The Lake Mary, Fla. native has also featured for the U.S. Youth National Team, earning his first call-up for the U-16 side in Feb. 2017. The big question will be how quickly Bender can transition to the professional level as he looks to make an impact right away for Head Coach Fernando Jose De Argila Irurita.