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Report: French star signs pre-contract agreement to join Red Bulls


According to the Sun in London, French international striker Thierry Henry has signed a pre-contract agreement to join the Red Bulls this summer

http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/teams/...ticle_id=23710

Ben

lol

MonkeyBallZJr

Finally official, Henry coming to the Redbulls

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Nimreitz

That's cool. Probably the biggest star to come over since the NASL days.

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PREPARING FOR HIS ARRIVAL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5Urv...layer_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa72B...layer_embedded

PerfectionAJ

It was always going to be a natural move for him though I'd rather him have returned to the EPL but he can get more money in the MLS so was an easy choice for him I'd say.

Basel

He's officially a Red Bull. I will definitely be getting tickets to a Red Bulls/Galaxy game once they come out here.

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Marquez relishes MLS challenge


HARRISON, N.J. -- Why now? Why would 31-year-old Rafael Márquez --captain of Mexico, Barcelona veteran, a player who can still compete at the highest level -- turn down interest from clubs all over Europe to join MLS's New York Red Bulls? That was the question I put to Márquez on Tuesday during a quiet moment after his presentation as the newest member of MLS's most upwardly mobile team.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...#ixzz0vkSTmU7a

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NY eye Anelka move

New York Red Bulls star Thierry Henry may soon be joined by an old friend.

Today’s edition of French sports daily L’Equipe says that the Red Bulls are quietly working on securing the services of French striker Nicolas Anelka, who would seem to be surplus at Chelsea FC after the acquisition of Fernando Torres

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...brazilian-crew

Ben

Hope it doesn't happen. I'd have Anelka playing at Villa in a heartbeat. Anelka and Bent could be a very good duo for a few seasons.

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Red Bulls sack assistants Williams, McAleenan

Longterm assistant coaches released on Monday afternoon

NEW YORK — The last remnants of the previous coaching regimes at the New York Red Bulls are no longer with the club.

Assistant coach Richie Williams (above, at right) and goalkeeping coach Des McAleenan (left) were relieved of their duties on Monday afternoon.

“As an organization, we decided to go a different direction with our coaching staff,” Erik Solér, RBNY’s GM and sporting director, said in a statement released by the club. “We want to thank Richie and Des for their contributions to our franchise and wish them good luck in their future endeavors.”


http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...iams-mcaleenan

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Red Bulls acquire De Rosario from Toronto FC

New York send Borman, Tchani, '12 pick to TFC for 5-time Best XI

NEW YORK – Dwayne De Rosario has a new home, and the New York Red Bulls have a new engine for their offense.

The Red Bulls acquired the five-time MLS Best XI selection via a trade with Toronto FC for two players and a future draft pick on Friday, giving New York head coach Hans Backe the playmaker he’s sought since taking the reins in the Big Apple last season.

The Red Bulls shipped talented young defensive midfielder and 2010 MLS SuperDraft pick Tony Tchani and South African midfielder Danleigh Borman to Toronto, along with their first-round pick in the 2012 SuperDraft.

De Rosario is eligible to play in New York’s matchup against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday (7:30 pm ET, Matchday Live, Direct Kick), while Tchani and Borman are eligible to play when Toronto host Chivas USA (1 pm ET, TSN).

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...rio-toronto-fc

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Beast Master Class

First-half beauty by Lindpere leads Bulls past French powerhouse

New York Red Bulls 1
Paris Saint Germain 0

-- The New York Red Bulls won their opening game of the 2011 Emirates Cup with a 1-0 win over French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.

The game’s only goal came from New York midfielder Joel Lindpere, who slotted home after a great through ball from forward Juan Agudelo.

The Red Bulls side put in a solid defensive display as a new look PSG put them under intense pressure, especially late on in the second half as they searched for an equalizer.

But marshaled by stand-in captain Tim Ream — Thierry Henry and Rafael Márquez were both rested ahead of Sunday’s match-up with Arsenal — the New York defense rarely looked flustered as they completed an impressive start to their Emirates Cup campaign


http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter...ain/commentary

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Emirates Cup: Henry, RBNY tie Arsenal 1-1, take the title
Late Gunners own-goal gives Red Bulls prestigious crown


— New York knew a tie with Arsenal in their last game of the Emirates Cup would be good enough to take the coveted trophy back home to Red Bull Arena.

They left it late, but Roy Miller emerged as the hero for the Red Bulls as his pull-back was deflected into the Arsenal net by Gunners’ youngster Kyle Bartley to knot the score in the 84th minute.

At the final whistle, New York players celebrated winning the prestigious title, joining Arsenal and Hamburg as the only teams to lift the Emirates Cup in its five-year history.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter...ed-bulls/recap