He worked in the A-League.... and he kinda needs to rebuild his reputation after his past two stints in the EPL.
Seriously? How many goals did Tai score after June? How often does he create things on his own? He wants a DP deal. Philly just signed a kid who has huge potential and was wanted by Europa League Clubs. They also have Damiani and Iloski. Not to mention they have a few academy kids who are nearing more first team minutes in Eddy Davis and Sal Olivas. If DC United offers you $4M for a striker who don't feel is worth a $2M+ DP deal... you take the money and run. I'd also like to know how many of his goals were assisted by Wagner too..... because DC United doesn't have anyone currently who's close to Wagner in crossing and set piece delivery.
Awesome, sell him in the summer window after CCC is over. He scored more goals last year than the two combined currently they paid the most for I believe. Didn't Tai comeback from international duty with an injury? They have a shot at getting to the CWC, I would like some veteran experience up top.
He won't have any value then as his contract expires next december. He can leave for free, and sign a pre contract after the WC in the Summer. The Union have enough firepower up top now. Even more so if they bring Uhre back. As far as CCC goes.... if they manage to get buy Defense Force, they're not beating Club America over two legs. I'm as optimistic a Union fan as they come, but even I can recognize the limitations of this roster and game model when facing one of the richest, biggest and best clubs in our region.
Now official, Gutti ----> Chivas Thank you for everything, Guti 👏We have transferred Chicago native and Homegrown midfielder Brian Gutiérrez to LigaMX side Club Deportivo Guadalajara for a multi-million-dollar transfer fee. #cf97 pic.twitter.com/ujGSc4OTeu— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) December 13, 2025
So back to my original point, they don't take CCC seriously. Why bother as you can't compete, we're a minor league club for development. Oh well Baribo had 18 goals Wagner had 11 assists Baribo came back injured and stuck in his country as the war broke out.
Huh? That war had been ongoing for 2 years. They do take the CCC seriously. That's why they're selling baribo at his current highest value in order to reinvest in the team. It's why they went out and spent $4M+ on a 20yr old striker.
Philadelphia Union striker Tai Baribo was "stuck" in Israel in mid-June 2025 due to escalating Iran-Israel conflict and airport closures, preventing his return to the U.S. for team duties after international duty; he later left Israel safely, but his return to play for the Union was delayed due to injury rehab and his green card process, with his wife posting about sheltering from alarms and visiting injured children, before news broke of his safe exit from the country around June 23-24, 2025, though still facing missed games
Galaxy nearing deal for Jakob Glesnes: 🚨🇳🇴 BREAKING: The LA Galaxy are closing in on a blockbuster deal to acquire former MLS Defender of the Year Jakob Glesnes from the Philadelphia Union, per sources.Not done, but final details now.Agreement between clubs is north of $1m GAM + add-onshttps://t.co/cpiRSBe5Uj— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) December 13, 2025 Lewis Morgan ----> San Diego FC 🏴 BREAKING: San Diego FC is finalizing a deal to acquire Scottish forward Lewis Morgan from the New York Red Bulls, per sources.RBNY will get SuperDraft pick as part of compensation & holding some of Morgan's contract.Morgan, 29, had 13g/7a in 2024.https://t.co/zgNP4FyomI— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) December 13, 2025
Josef Martinez to Xolos. I guess no one in MLS offered him a good deal. Still scored 14 goals this season. That's more goals than most DPs on the league.
TFC closing in on signing Walker Zimmerman 🔴 BREAKING: Toronto FC is finalizing a deal to sign free agent center back Walker Zimmerman, per sources.Medical and formalities left.Zimmerman, 32, is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year and five-time MLS Best XI.TFC gets their defensive anchor. https://t.co/61TchuUyPy— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) December 13, 2025
Depends on if The Don and friends see him as Mega-Sonny ....... The #1 soccer star in a wealthy part of the world.
Per sources, former #Sounders defender Jonathan Bell has signed a contract with #AustinFC After testing the free agency market and talking to several teams, JB will play for Estevez next season. As I had mentioned before, I think Bell is a good addition to that Austin roster. pic.twitter.com/fwj4vZg35z— Niko Moreno (@ELROLONW) December 15, 2025 Per sources, former #Sounders defender Jonathan Bell has signed a contract with #AustinFC After testing the free agency market and talking to several teams, JB will play for Estevez next season. As I had mentioned before, I think Bell is a good addition to that Austin roster.
🚨EXCL: #AthleticoPR 🇧🇷 hizo una oferta por Andrés Cubas. ↪️ Es para comprar el 100% del pase del volante. #Vancouver Whitecaps ya está analizando la propuesta. Negociaciones en curso. pic.twitter.com/cPkAVq1ROU— Uriel Iugt (@urieliugt) December 15, 2025 According to this Paranaense made an offer to Vancouver Whitecaps for Cubas. Deal ongoing.
Jordi Alba's successor? Red Bulls kicking the tires on Justin Che? Red Bull New York is circling back on former US U20 right-back Justin Che, who is currently not playing for Bröndby IF 🇩🇰.New Head of Sport Julian de Guzman is in need of a RB with Kyle Duncan now a free agent. Something to keep an eye on. 🧐 #RBNY https://t.co/ngJCcUSSXk pic.twitter.com/65Mze631ab— Daniel Rebain 🇺🇲🇵🇱 (@pvtmcbain) December 15, 2025
I actually like this move as Bradley won the MLS Next Pro Championship this year and has experience all over the globe. At 38 he's old enough to remember the MetroStars where he played for a short time until he moved to Europe. Former @USMNT captain Michael Bradley has been named the head coach of the @NewYorkRedBulls 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/MzGBHHtD6Y— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 15, 2025
Dante Sealy ----> Rapids 🇹🇹 BREAKING: Colorado Rapids finalizing a deal to acquire winger Dante Sealy from CF Montréal, per sources.Deal worth around $2m GAMSealy, 22, had breakout season last year with 9g/2a.That & more: https://t.co/5hD6chT4as— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) December 15, 2025
New Keeper in Orlando: 🇵🇾 BREAKING: Orlando City is finalizing a deal to sign Paraguay int'l goalkeeper Carlos Coronel, per sources.Big addition for Orlando, getting one of the league's best GKs📓 That and more: https://t.co/5hD6chT4as pic.twitter.com/S9QolxWDJu— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) December 15, 2025
A little surprised by this one. https://www.fccincinnati.com/news/brenners-loan-with-fc-cincinnati-expires-returns-to-udinese
Not surprised at all. They aren't letting him go because he wasn't good. Paying a transfer fee on him would make him a DP instantly which I believe they have all 3 already.