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CP NewsAlert: Thierry Henry named head coach of Montreal Impact

Nov 14, 2019 | 7:14 AM

MONTREAL — Thierry Henry is the new head coach of the Montreal Impact.

The Major League Soccer team says Henry has signed a two-year deal with an option for 2022.

Henry played in four World Cup tournaments with France and is the country’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals in 123 games.

He retired in December 2014 and moved into coaching a few months later.

More coming.

The Canadian Press