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Thierry Henry – 2010 New York Red Bulls

In 2010, Thierry Henry made a landmark move to Major League Soccer (MLS), signing with the New York Red Bulls in July after leaving Barcelona. This marked a new chapter in his illustrious career, as he became one of the most high-profile European stars to join the league.

🏆 NY Red Bulls 2010 Season Performance

• MLS Regular Season: 🏆 1st in Eastern Conference (Played 30, Won 15, Drew 9, Lost 6)
• MLS Cup Playoffs: ❌ Eliminated in the Conference Semifinals by San Jose Earthquakes (2-3 aggregate)
• U.S. Open Cup: ❌ Eliminated in Round of 16

⚽ Thierry Henry’s Impact

• Debut: July 22, 2010, vs. Tottenham Hotspur (Friendly)
• First MLS Goal: August 28, 2010, vs. San Jose Earthquakes
• Stats: 11 appearances, 2 goals, 3 assists in his debut half-season

Henry joined as a Designated Player (DP), forming a strike partnership with Juan Pablo Ángel. While he took time to adjust to MLS, his arrival boosted the club’s global profile and helped them finish 1st in the Eastern Conference for the first time in history. However, they were knocked out in the playoffs by San Jose, ending their title hopes.

🔴 2010 NY Red Bulls Squad

Goalkeepers

• Bouna Coundoul
• Greg Sutton

Defenders

• Tim Ream
• Chris Albright
• Carlos Mendes
• Mike Petke
• Roy Miller
• Danleigh Borman
• Andrew Boyens
• Carey Talley

Midfielders

• Rafa Márquez
• Joel Lindpere
• Seth Stammler
• Tony Tchani
• Sinisa Ubiparipovic
• Mehdi Ballouchy
• Carl Robinson

Forwards

• Thierry Henry
• Juan Pablo Ángel
• Dane Richards
• Macoumba Kandji
• Salou Ibrahim

Manager

• Hans Backe

🔶 Legacy of Henry’s 2010 Season

Though Henry’s first MLS season was brief, his arrival revolutionized the Red Bulls and helped establish MLS as a destination for top European talent. He would go on to become one of the league’s greatest-ever foreign players, leading the team for four more seasons and winning the 2013 Supporters’ Shield before retiring.