There was no dream finale for the striker as the Red Bulls lost out to the New England Revolution in the Eastern Conference play-off, just falling short of making it to the 2014 MLS Cup but Henry’s time in NYC has been a major success.
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Though the league’s biggest prize eluded him since signing in 2010, Henry did rack up two Eastern Conference winners-medals in 2010 and 2013 while the team won the Supporters’ Shield last year (awarded to the side with the highest number of regular season points).
52/49 - @ThierryHenry finishes his time with @NewYorkRedBulls with 52 goals and 49 assists in 135 @MLS games (inc playoffs). Thanks.
Many have wondered what Henry will do next and whether he will continue playing. There have been whispers of a possible return to Arsenal, with the club legend reportedly interested in a coaching position at the Emirates.
But, an intriguing proposition from the A-League or India’s Super League (where his former Arsenal team-mates Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg are currently based) could mean Henry keeps playing for a little while longer.
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THIERRY HENRY HAS revealed that he has played his last game for Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls after four and half years.
But, perhaps rather pointedly, he stopped short of announcing his retirement.
The 37 year-old took to Facebook to express his thanks to those that helped him make his time in the city so memorable.
There was no dream finale for the striker as the Red Bulls lost out to the New England Revolution in the Eastern Conference play-off, just falling short of making it to the 2014 MLS Cup but Henry’s time in NYC has been a major success.
Though the league’s biggest prize eluded him since signing in 2010, Henry did rack up two Eastern Conference winners-medals in 2010 and 2013 while the team won the Supporters’ Shield last year (awarded to the side with the highest number of regular season points).
Many have wondered what Henry will do next and whether he will continue playing. There have been whispers of a possible return to Arsenal, with the club legend reportedly interested in a coaching position at the Emirates.
But, an intriguing proposition from the A-League or India’s Super League (where his former Arsenal team-mates Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg are currently based) could mean Henry keeps playing for a little while longer.
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