Benji Joya

Chicago Fire Joya was loaned to Chicago Fire with an option to buy ahead of the 2014 MLS season. In the 2014 season opener, he made his MLS debut as a 63rd-minute substitute with his side was down 2–0. Seconds after making his way onto the field, a shot deflected by the Chivas USA keeper landed in front of him. He scored a left-footed shot inside the six yard box to put the Fire on the board, making it 2–1. That was Joya's first MLS touch and only league goal of the season.

Club Necaxa Joya was loaned to Necaxa of the Ascenso MX for 2015–16.

Sporting Kansas City Joya signed with Sporting Kansas City on September 15, 2016, before the MLS roster freeze.

Irapuato On January 10, 2018, Joya signed with Mexican club Irapuato.

Oakland Roots SC In April 2019, Joya signed with NISA expansion club Oakland Roots SC. He played in six of the team's games during both the Fall and Spring seasons. On September 8, 2019, Joya scored his first goal for Oakland against Liga MX side FC Juárez in an international friendly at Laney College, which the Roots lost 4–2.

On April 16, 2020, while the NISA season was on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Joya was released from Oakland following an arrest the previous day.

International career Joya was a member of the United States U-20 squad at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.