As U.S. Soccer navigates uncertainty over its managerial future, Thierry Henry’s previous, telling comments about taking the USMNT job have resurfaced.
Following on from his decorated footballing career, Thierry Henry has established himself as a television pundit, covering tournaments like the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA World Cup for CBS.
But his coaching career is equally compelling. After starting as a Belgium assistant during their 2018 World Cup bronze run, Henry faced tough learning curves in club management with Monaco and MLS side Montreal Impact.
However, he found redemption on the international stage after taking over the France U21 and U23 squads in 2023, guiding the host nation to an Olympic Silver Medal at the Paris 2024 Games.
His managerial chapter may look over, but he’s not shied away from the potential of a return.
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Thierry Henry was open to taking the USMNT job
Speculation around Mauricio Pochettino’s future has many people looking at potential replacements, with the Argentine yet to commit his future to U.S. Soccer.
And one of the most popular names that seems to get brought up in discussions online is Thierry Henry.
Given the potential for a vacancy, his comments a couple of years ago look very interesting when he was asked about taking the USMNT job.
“Do I know the players? Yeah, I know the players. Do I know the league? Yeah, I know the league. It’s a different ball game, I cannot talk about it now like that, but would I want to be a manager at any level? Yes, of course. That’s one of the things I’d like to do.”
Why Thierry Henry makes sense for the USMNT
Henry already knows the American soccer landscape well, having played for the New York Red Bulls and managed Montreal in MLS.
He has the star power to instantly command the respect of the locker room, and his recent success leading France to an Olympic silver medal shows he can handle the pressure of tournament football.
His current television gig is highly lucrative and comfortable, so leaving CBS Sports would be a massive decision. But Henry has never hidden his desire to return to the sidelines.
Taking over a young, hungry U.S. squad ahead of future tournaments could be the perfect challenge to lure him back.
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