Israeli National Team Coaches Seek Player Release Ahead of Yom Kippur
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
Israeli national team coach Ran Ben Shimon and assistant Gal Cohen traveled to the US to negotiate early release of three key forwards from their MLS clubs ahead of Yom Kippur, aiming to ensure their availability for national team matches in Austria. The Israeli Football Association is leveraging connections with club owners to facilitate this request, though success is uncertain due to UEFA regulations.
- 01Israeli coaches Ben Shimon and Cohen visited the US to monitor and negotiate player releases.
- 02They focused on forwards Tai Baribo, Dor Turgeman, and Idan Toklomati.
- 03Meetings were held with New England, Charlotte, and D.C. United clubs’ management.
- 04The Israeli FA used ties with Jewish club owners to seek early player release.
- 05Ben Shimon requested players be released before Yom Kippur to join the national team.
- 06The request aims to balance club schedules with national team needs during the holiday.
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