Golden Boot contenders put on show in MLS All-Star Game
AUSTIN, Texas – The Golden Boot presented by Audi race may be on pause this week, but don’t tell that to Sam Surridge and Tai Baribo.
2024 (Philadelphia): In the 2024 MLS season, Baribo played in 21 games (17 starts) as a forward. He contributed nine goals and two assists for the Union this season, both career highs. His nine goals were third most among all Union players. On July 17, 2024 Baribo scored his first career hat-trick against New England.
2023 (Philadelphia): Baribo made five appearances (one start) with the Union in 2023…Made his MLS debut on 9/3/23 vs RBNY.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Internationally, Baribo has featured for the Israeli National team, earning 14 caps.
In those 14 appearances, Baribo has scored three goals, two in friendlies and one in a 2-1 victory over Albania in a UEFA Nations League match, scoring just four minutes into the match.
In 2023, Baribo made seven appearances for Israel, with all of them coming in European Qualifiers matches.