Philadelphia Union announced today that Tai Baribo has been called up by Israel ahead of the upcoming FIFA international window. The forward is part of seven members of the Union to be selected this window with Baribo joining Andre Blake, Jesus Bueno, Daniel Gazdag, Danley Jean Jacques as well as Neil Pierre (U.S. U-18) and Frankie Westfield (U.S. U-20).
After his league-leading six goals in three MLS games, Baribo joins the Israeli National Team for a pair of World Cup Qualification matches. Baribo has 18 international caps, in which he has scored three goals. Israel will play matches against Estonia (March 22, 3:45 p.m.) and Norway (March 25, 3:45 p.m.).
