New York Red Bulls Face Questions After Thierry Henry Departure, Playoff Exit

It came as no surprise when it was announced that Thierry Henry would not return to the New York Red Bulls on Monday. The Frenchman will leave as a club legend, even after the team failed to lift the MLS Cup for the 19th consecutive year.

With Henry's inevitable parting with the club now official, the questions that New York faces this offseason have become clearer. The answers to those questions, on the other hand, remain as unclear as ever.

With New York City FC joining Major League Soccer next season, there is significant pressure on the Red Bulls to remain relevant.

The answers to these five questions will shape the future of the Red Bulls and determine how the quest for continued relevance fares.

 

Who will the Red Bulls protect in the expansion draft?

On December 10, NYCFC and Orlando City SC will take part in a 10-round expansion draft to help fill out the rosters of the newly minted MLS clubs. In short...

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