Former Arsenal Star Thierry Henry Named As Montreal Impact Coach

14th November 2019

Henry, 42, who helped France win the World Cup in 1998, is familiar with the MLS, having played from 2010 to 2014 with the New York Red Bulls

Monaco's French coach Thierry Henry reacts prior to the UEFA Champions League Group A football match between Monaco and Dortmund at the Louis II stadium in Monaco, on December 11, 2018. PHOTO | AFP
Monaco's French coach Thierry Henry reacts prior to the UEFA Champions League Group A football match between Monaco and Dortmund at the Louis II stadium in Monaco, on December 11, 2018. PHOTO | AFP
SUMMARY
  • Ex-Arsenal star Thierry Henry has been appointed coach at MLS franchise Montreal Impact on a two-year contract, the Canadian club announced Thursday

PARIS, France- Ex-Arsenal star Thierry Henry has been appointed coach at MLS franchise Montreal Impact on a two-year contract, the Canadian club announced Thursday.

"Welcome to Montreal @ThierryHenry!" the Major League Soccer (MLS) club tweeted.

Henry, whose baptism of fire as a manager ended in disaster at French club Monaco when he was fired in January, will coach the Canadian club for a minimum of two seasons, Montreal Impact said.

"Henry signed a two-year deal, with an option for 2022," the club said on its website.

Henry, 42, who helped France win the World Cup in 1998, is familiar with the MLS, having played from 2010 to 2014 with the New York Red Bulls.