He grew up in Woodland Hills, California, attended El Camino Real High School and played in the youth ranks of Chivas USA.

Barouch impressed during his trial stint and was signed on loan from Tigres on 10 March 2011, with the American side holding an option to purchase his contract.

[10] On 13 September 2012 Chicago Fire announced it loaned Barouch to the Israeli club Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv for the remainder of the 2012 season.

[15] While trialing with the Chicago Fire in February 2011, he was scouted by then U.S. under-20 coach Thomas Rongen in a preseason match vs. the New York Red Bulls at Lockhart Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, FL a 4–1 win in which Barouch scored all four goals.

[16] With his impressive play for the Fire, Barouch received his first call up and cap for the Israeli U21 national team in a 4–1 friendly loss against England U21s on 5 September 2011.