Tai Baribo - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Back in starting XI Saturday Baribo (thigh) is in the starting lineup to face Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Impact Baribo has regained full fitness following a one-game absence and is joining Jackson Hopkins in the front line Saturday, leaving Jacob Murrell among the substitutes. The experienced striker should now be reliable for his finishing ability, having racked up 12 shots (five on target) and three goals across six games in the 2026 campaign.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | D.C. United's Tai Baribo (thigh) questionable for Philly return Deadspin | D.C. United's Tai Baribo (thigh) questionable for Philly return

3 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Questionable with thigh issue Baribo is questionable for the weekend visit to New England Revolution due to a thigh injury, as reported by the league.

Impact Baribo's status is uncertain, but if he is unable to play, Jacob Murrell will likely take his place in the lineup. Baribo has been a regular starter for the team, and his health will be important for their success. He has appeared in six matches this season, scoring three goals over that span.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Saturday Baribo had two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 loss to FC Dallas. He was injured and subbed out in the 68th minute.

Impact Baribo picked up an injury during the loss to Dallas on Saturday. He is having a solid start to the season with three starts in six appearances. The forward was replaced by Jacob Murrell in the 67th minute.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United-Chicago Fire paused after fan 'slur' toward Israeli forward Tai Baribo Saturday's game between D.C. United and the Chicago Fire was stopped due to a fan's "slur" toward an Israeli player.

MARCH 15 • USATODAY.COM

Tai Baribo scores winner on PK in stoppage time to lift D.C. United to 2-1 victory over Fire

Tai Baribo scored on a penalty kick in the fifth of 18 minutes of second-half stoppage time to rally D.C. United to a 2-1 victory over Chicago after Hugo Cuypers drilled a late PK...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Scores simple finish in defeat Baribo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Inter Miami CF.

Impact Baribo scored a second half goal Saturday for D.C. United when the keeper pushed a rebound directly into his run at the far post. The shot on goal was the veteran attacker's lone attempt across his 90-minute shift. Through three appearances (three starts) with his new club since joining from Philadelphia, Baribo has scored twice from five shots (two on goal) and played the full 90 minutes twice.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Messi lifts Inter Miami past D.C. United 2-1 before 72,026 in Baltimore

Lionel Messi scored in the 27th minute, and Inter Miami held on for a 2-1 victory over D.C. United in front of 72,026 at the home of the Baltimore Ravens

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Scores only goal vs former team Baribo was injured and subbed out in the 93rd minute of Saturday's 1-0 win over Philadelphia Union. He scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created b...

Impact Baribo scored the only goal of the game as he started against the 2026 campaign against his former side. The forward moved after scoring 18 goals last season and has made a positive start in replacing Christian Benteke as the DC United forward. He also pressed from the fron winning all three of his tackles.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

'Not Easy'— D.C. United Star Explains Controversial Celebration Against Former Team Tai Baribo scored on his D.C. United debut against the Philadelphia Union to start the 2026 MLS season.

FEBRUARY 22 • SI.COM

Tai Baribo burns Philadelphia Union in DC United debut | MLSSoccer.com What a difference a year makes.

FEBRUARY 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tai Baribo's goal against former team helps DC United beat Union 1-0 in season opener

Tai Baribo scored a goal against his former team to help D.C. United beat the Philadelphia Union in the season opener for both teams

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

D.C. United reportedly close to club-record $10 million deal for Romanian striker Louis Munteanu

D.C. United are nearing a club-record signing as the MLS side finalizes a deal worth around $7 million plus add-ons to acquire Romanian inte...

JANUARY 2 • goal

D.C. United reportedly close to club-record $10 million deal for Romanian striker Louis Munteanu

Union seal another deal, trading Tai Baribo to D.C. United The Philadelphia Union on Wednesday received $4 million in cash from D.C. United for the services of forward Tai Baribo.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Traded to D.C. United Baribo has completed a transfer to D.C. United from Philadelphia, according to his new club.

Impact Baribo is the first major transfer of the MLS offseason, as the forward is leaving Philadelphia after three seasons, joining D.C. on a five-year deal. This comes after he finished tied for fifth in the league for goals last season, scoring 18 while adding three assists in 32 appearances (23 starts). He is likely to fill the spot of Christian Benteke after his departure from the club after the campaign.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in win Baribo scored two goals on two shot attempts (two on target) and created one chance in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Chicago.

Impact Baribo was the best player on the pitch in this match. He struck in the eighth and 16th minute to put the Union out to an early 2-0 lead that they would not squander. Baribo has started the playoffs on fire, registering two goals and an assist in the quick sweep of Chicago. Baribo will look to keep his playoff momentum rolling when the Union square off versus the winner of Charlotte and New york when round two of the MLS playoffs kicks off on November 23rd.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Union start fast, extinguish Fire to clinch best-of-3 series Three first-half goals by the Philadelphia Union, two by Tai Baribo, and a missed Fire penalty led the Union to a 3-0 win to clinch their be...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Tai Baribo scores 2 goals, Union beats Fire 3-0 to sweep first-round series

Tai Baribo scored two early goals and the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 3-0 to sweep the best-of-three first-round series in the MLS Cup playoffs

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Records assist Baribo assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 (6-4) penalty shootout win over Chicago Fire.

Impact Baribo would earn the start Sunday after some time serving off the match following an absence, playing the full 90 at forward. He would find an assist in the contest when connecting with Milan Iloski in the 75th minute, earning a thrid assist this season. The forward now has 19 goal contributions on the season, with 16 goals also.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jesús Bueno scores winner in PK shootout as Union hold off Fire in first-round opener of MLS Cup

Jesús Bueno scored the decisive goal in a penalty-kick shootout after Philadelphia blew a two-goal lead late and the top-seeded Union beat the Chicago Fire in a best-of-three first...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Takes five shots in loss Baribo recorded five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Baribo came off the bench but was unable to make a substantial impact on the score, although his activity translated to five shots and two on target. Baribo was one of the best strikers in the league in the regular season, tallying 16 goals and two assists across 29 appearances (20 starts).

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serves suspension Baribo has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the clash with NYCFC on Saturday.

Impact Baribo has gone quiet the second half of the season, recording just three goals with one assist in the last 11 MLS appearances. He still has 16 goals in 27 MLS appearances, a solid campaign for the forward/

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Vassilev scores a goal in each half as the Union beat D.C. United 6-0

Indiana Vassilev scored a goal in each half, Mikael Uhre and Milan Iloski each tallied three goal contributions, and the Philadelphia Union beat D.C. United 6-0

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Bruno Damiani scores in 71st, Andre Blake makes key save in stoppage time as the Union beat the Revs

Bruno Damiani scored in the 71st minute for his sixth goal of the season, Andre Blake made a key save in stoppage time and the Philadelphia Union beat the New England Revolution 1-...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Takes four shots, can't score Baribo generated four shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over FC Cincinnati.

Impact Baribo has been one of the top forwards in MLS this season with 16 goals across 25 appearances, but he was unable to find the back of the net in this one. He continues to be a solid fantasy option for most lineups, though, as he's often active in the final third even when he doesn't find the back of the net. Baribo has two goals and one assist while averaging 2.6 shots per game over his last five contests.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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