After a disappointing managerial stint with Ligue 1 powerhouse Monaco, French legend Thierry Henry is still unemployed. That might change soon as Henry emerged as a possible candidate for a head coaching job in MLS with New York Red Bulls according to several reports.
This would be a return to a familiar surrounding for Henry, who spent five years playing for Red Bulls between 2010 and 2014 and won Supporters’ Shield with the organization in 2013. He made 122 appearances for the team during that time and scored 51 goals.
New York Red Bulls opened 2019 poorly after finishing the last season with the best record in the regular season and making it to the semi-finals of MLS Cup. They are currently sitting 12th in the Eastern Conference having won just one game in their previous six. Current Red Bulls head coach Chris Armas was hired midway through 2018, replacing Jesse Marsch.
Thierry Henry announced his retirement from soccer in 2014 and immediately started his coaching career by taking over Arsenal’s youth teams. He then served as an assistant with the Belgium national team for two years before being named Monaco’s manager in October 2018 after Monaco dismissed Leonardo Jardim following a disappointing start of the season.
Henry didn’t last long with Monaco, however, as he was dismissed after 20 games in charge during which he posted a 4-11-5 record.
