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| is | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 19 September 1992, Phoenix | |
| Age | 32 years | |
| Star sign | Virgo |
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Benjamin "Ben" Polk (born 19 September 1992) is an American-born-English footballer, who currently plays for the Orlando City B in the United Soccer League.
Career
Polk began his career in the youth setup of Oxford United, but was released after six years with the club. He later signed with local side Banbury United, where he played as a midfielder until 2013 when he accepted a college soccer scholarship at Genesee Community College. After one year with Genesee, Polk transferred to Herkimer County Community College in 2013, and again in 2015 when he spent a year at Syracuse University.
While at college, Polk spent time with Premier Development League side K-W United FC in 2015.
On January 14, 2016, Polk was selected in the first round (20th overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Portland Timbers.
Polk signed with United Soccer League side Orlando City B on December 6, 2016.