Philadelphia Union has announced the transfer of forward Tai Baribo to D.C. United for a guaranteed $4 million, with the potential for an additional $600,000 if certain performance metrics are achieved.
Head Coach Bradley Carnell commented on the move: “We want to thank Tai for his contributions to the club. Tai is a true professional and gave everything he had during his time here. At this time, we believe this move is in the best interest of both the club and player. This provides financial opportunities to continue to invest in the team this offseason while providing space for emerging talent on our roster. It also allows Tai to continue the next phase in his career. We wish him and his family all the best in the next chapter of his career.”
Baribo, who joined Philadelphia Union in 2023, made 67 appearances across all competitions, totaling 4,410 minutes and scoring 35 goals. He had a notable season in 2024 with 17 goals and continued strong form into 2025 with a total of 20 goals that year. Baribo was selected for the 2025 MLS All-Star roster and earned MLS All-Star MVP honors after scoring the game-winning goal against LIGA MX All-Stars.
Internationally, Baribo has represented Israel’s national team with 23 caps and four goals.
Philadelphia Union competes as a professional soccer team in Major League Soccer (MLS), representing Philadelphia at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. The club maintains a roster of professional players and offers matches, tickets, and entertainment for its supporters (official website). Since joining MLS as an expansion team in 2010, Philadelphia Union has focused on competition at an elite level while engaging fans through youth programs and community initiatives (official website). The club captured its first Supporters’ Shield for best regular-season record in MLS in 2020 (official website).
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