Thierry Henry is set to sign with the Red Bulls. In other related news, 75% of MLS defenders have just crapped their pants thinking about how they will stop Henry and Juan Pablo Angel. Now this isn't the same NY team from last year - with Joel Lindpere and Carl Robinson in the midfield and an infusion of rookie talent at defense, the Bulls can actually hold teams to less than 1 goal a game. Had Henry played last year most games would have been 5-4. This year they're more likely to be 4-1.
Henry coming to MLS is different than Beckham no matter how look at it. Beckham was the best in the world at two things - free kicks and self-promotion. He may be the most known soccer player in the world, but he has never been the best player in the world. Sure, he finished second in the voting in 1999, but Henry accomplished that feet more recently - second in 2003 and third in 2006.
While he has been out of form and in the doghouse in Barcelona, he is without a doubt the best player in MLS. And yes, while Beckham is still more universally known, Henry's infamous handball against Ireland is sure to bring out the ire of many a fan across the states. His arrival in MLS is HUGE.
So many times an MLS defender has been saved by the poor finishing touch of an MLS forward. That just went right out the window.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I was skeptical when Beckham came over but there is not one ounce of me who doesn't believe Henry will kill in MLS.
ReplyDeleteI'll tell ya, I know there will be a lot of older guys coming in after the World Cup, but with Henry, Nkufo, Pires, etc, there is going to be some serious international talent in the league