Philadelphia Union is on the verge of losing its leading scorer, Tai Baribo, to D.C. United in a $4 million deal, according to sources. The 27-year-old Israel international forward has been in advanced negotiations with D.C. United, and a deal is expected to be finalized soon.

What happened?

Baribo scored 19 goals in just over 2,300 minutes in all competitions for the Union last season. He has been asking the club for a new contract due to his improved performances.

Why it matters for Philadelphia Union

The Union won the 2025 Supporters' Shield under head coach Bradley Carnell, with Baribo as their leading scorer. The team is currently in first place in Major League Soccer, with 66 points from 34 games, and a recent form of LWWWL.

What comes next?

The Union has already signed 20-year-old forward Ezekiel Alladoh on a club-record deal worth around $4.5 million. The team is also still in talks with out-of-contract forward Mikael Uhre about a return. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 1st in Major League Soccer, 66 pts, 20W-6D-8L from 34 games | | Last result | CF Montreal 1-2 Philadelphia Union (2026-04-11) | | Next fixture | vs New York Red Bulls (at home, 2026-07-22) | The Union's next match is against the New York Red Bulls at home on July 22, 2026.