Tai Baribo
27-Year-Old
Philadelphia Union
MLS
2025 Fantasy Outlook
With the departure of Julian Carranza, there was uncertainty about who would step up and score goals for the Union. While Carranza was missed, Baribo stepped up in a huge way, having a breakout season with nine goals in 20 appearances. After playing just 153 minutes for the Union in 2023, Baribo played 1,409 minutes and generated an xG of 10.2 goals in 2024. With Baribo likely slotting in as a starter from match one, he should eclipse double-digit goals in 2025.
On bench Saturday
Baribo (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Nashville.
ANALYSIS
Baribo was quite productive before being sidelined, as he scored 13 goals across 16 league appearances (13 starts). After missing a month due to the injury, the striker is likely to play as a substitute, which doesn't guarantee him much performance. He should be a solid attacking threat though as soon as he replaces either Chris Donovan or Bruno Damiani.
Baribo was quite productive before being sidelined, as he scored 13 goals across 16 league appearances (13 starts). After missing a month due to the injury, the striker is likely to play as a substitute, which doesn't guarantee him much performance. He should be a solid attacking threat though as soon as he replaces either Chris Donovan or Bruno Damiani.
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Uncertain status for Saturday
Baribo (calf) is uncertain to play Saturday against Nashville SC, according to Joe Tansey of Substack. "We'll make a decision on whether Baribo will travel to play Saturday or not on Friday," manager Bradley Carnell said.
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Exits Israel
Baribo (calf) has left Israel safely, according to Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report.
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Still in Israel
Baribo remains in Israel with no set return time, per Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philadelphia Enquirer.
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Dealing with injury and green card
Baribo (calf) is sidelined for one month due to injury and is also in Israel to attend a green card appointment in the coming days, according to Joe Tansey from the Union Soccer Blog.
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Getting treatment in Israel
Baribo is "getting treatment and Israel and progressing in a good way" after suffering an injury while on international duty, Bradley Carnell told media Thursday. He won't be available to face Charlotte on Saturday.
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