US EditionD.C. United Acquire All-Star Striker Tai Baribo From Union
D.C. United invests $4 million plus incentives to secure Baribo, their new designated player through 2030, aiming to boost scoring after finishing last in 2025.
- On Wednesday, D.C. United acquired striker Tai Baribo in a cash-for-player trade and will present him to media at Audi Field that afternoon.
- Baribo had been Philadelphia Union's leading scorer in 2025 and was entering his final contract option year, while the Union were unwilling to match United's financial commitment during their rebuild.
- His resume includes 37 goals in 57 appearances since his first start in 2025, earning MLS All-Star Game MVP and the 2024 Leagues Cup Golden Boot, Sogut added.
- Financially, the move gives Philadelphia Union $4 million guaranteed and up to $600,000 in incentives, while Tai Baribo signed through the 2029-2030 MLS season and leaves the Union with 22 players under contract for 2026.
- Replacing Christian Benteke, former Golden Boot winner, D.C. United trumpeted a total transaction value that exceeds $15 million, leaving two designated player roster spots remaining as Jason Levien expected.
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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. It’s the second time this week that the Union parted ways with a veteran member of the core that delivered the Supporters’ Shield, with center back Jakob Glesnes headed to the LA Galaxy in a trade on Tuesday. The Union weren’t prepared to made a financial commitment like D.C. United did for Baribo, trumpeting a “total transact…
Philadelphia Union sell Tai Baribo to D.C. United for $4 million
Philadelphia Union striker Tai Baribo is officially off to D.C. United in a cash-for-player trade that is netting the Union $4 million with potential for an extra $600,000 in performance incentives. Baribo’s new contract with D.C. elevates him to Designated Player status, earning a raise from his contract in Philadelphia. Baribo was acquired by the […] The post Philadelphia Union sell Tai Baribo to D.C. United for $4 million appeared first on Ph…
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