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.
Provides assist in draw
Baribo assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC.
ANALYSIS
Baribo delivered a favorable ball for Indiana Vassilev to score the goal that gave the hosts an early lead during Saturday's clash. The striker was unable to boost his performance further as he missed a big chance in 67 minutes on the pitch. He's still among the league's top five scorers with 15 goals in 22 matches played (17 starts), while the assist was his second in the 2025 campaign. He's expected to stay put in the No.9 spot, but there are plenty of threats to his playing time now that new signing Milan Iloski has joined Mikael Uhre among the backup options.
Baribo delivered a favorable ball for Indiana Vassilev to score the goal that gave the hosts an early lead during Saturday's clash. The striker was unable to boost his performance further as he missed a big chance in 67 minutes on the pitch. He's still among the league's top five scorers with 15 goals in 22 matches played (17 starts), while the assist was his second in the 2025 campaign. He's expected to stay put in the No.9 spot, but there are plenty of threats to his playing time now that new signing Milan Iloski has joined Mikael Uhre among the backup options.
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Another goal for 2025
Baribo scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Colorado Rapids. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.
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Scores opener in win
Baribo scored a goal off three shots (two on target) and created one chance during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Montreal.
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On bench Saturday
Baribo (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Nashville.
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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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