Thierry Henry to Seattle MLS franchise?

[goonersf]

World Soccer Daily just said that Thierry Henry has had discussions with the new Seattle MLS franchise. Wow, if it is true, just wow.

[HomeatHighbury]

World Soccer Daily just said that Thierry Henry has had discussions with the new Seattle MLS franchise. Wow, if it is true, just wow.

any quotes?

[ONE]

try again in 6 days.

[Dirt McGirt]

TH14 on the Field Turf of Qwest???? I'd be happy but somehow Seattle seems too small for him.

[ant0n]

not gonna happen. he's going to new york if he comes

[PsychedelicCeltic]

It's the size issue that makes this unbelievable, but I wouldn't be surprised if he came to America.

IIRC he enjoys American life and NY especially, and he's been rubbish for Barcelona this year...there is very much a fork sticking out of him.

[Skypilot]

There are 4,000,000 people in the Seattle area. Another 3,000,000 a few hours north in Vancouver, BC and another 2,500,000 a few hours south in Portland. Ever hear of Microsoft? Boeing? Amazon.com? Starbucks? Costco? Nordstrom? All from Seattle. Plus Seattle has the best large soccer venue in the U.S. It isn't small. It isn't small market.

Also, the Northwest is a lot like France climate and agriculturally.

[Dirt McGirt]

There are 4,000,000 people in the Seattle area. Another 3,000,000 a few hours north in Vancouver, BC and another 2,500,000 a few hours south in Portland. Ever hear of Microsoft? Boeing? Amazon.com? Starbucks? Costco? Nordstrom? All from Seattle. Plus Seattle has the best large soccer venue in the U.S. It isn't small. It isn't small market.

Also, the Northwest is a lot like France climate and agriculturally.Slow your roll! No one's bagging on Seattle but the city itself has small town feel, especially for those of us from the East coast or SoCal.

As for the climate maybe Normandy and Western Wash have similarities but I've spent time in the South of France and it's apples to oranges my friend.

[Bluto11]

It isn't small. It isn't small market.


lets see here. 9 cities that have MLS teams have more people in their city then Seattle (city only, not metro area. I'm guessing Seattle has more people in it's metro area then say Columbus, OH), so I'm going to go ahead and say that Seattle is on the small market end of the MLS. and there is nothing wrong with that. I love Seattle and I think it'd be awesome if Henry ended up there!

[KevTheGooner]

Henry's not going anywhere.





(exactly what I said in June, 2007... :rolleyes::o)

[PsychedelicCeltic]

There are 4,000,000 people in the Seattle area. Another 3,000,000 a few hours north in Vancouver, BC and another 2,500,000 a few hours south in Portland. Ever hear of Microsoft? Boeing? Amazon.com? Starbucks? Costco? Nordstrom? All from Seattle. Plus Seattle has the best large soccer venue in the U.S. It isn't small. It isn't small market.

Also, the Northwest is a lot like France climate and agriculturally.
Your town is a pimple on the ass of New York.

[GriffinGunner]

Your town is a pimple on the ass of New York.So, you're saying New York City is... a big ass?

That doesn't take care of its skin?

[thebigman]

wudnt he go to a team located near a hot spot like la or ny if he went? maybe even texas as hes chums with tony parker

[SLO-Gunner]

There are 4,000,000 people in the Seattle area. Another 3,000,000 a few hours north in Vancouver, BC and another 2,500,000 a few hours south in Portland. Ever hear of Microsoft? Boeing? Amazon.com? Starbucks? Costco? Nordstrom? All from Seattle. Plus Seattle has the best large soccer venue in the U.S. It isn't small. It isn't small market.

Also, the Northwest is a lot like France climate and agriculturally.


Talk about a Seattle apologist. :rolleyes: If you're a Euro, you're going to inherently pick NYC over Seattle.....every time.

[JediMindTricks]

well...i guess he misses london that much. he said he's not going back to england.

so why not another city that rains nonstop?

ok, on a serious note...i wouldn't be surprised to see him play in the mls at some point. he's even said he'd like to at one point. but this seems like it's all speculation. where are the quotes?

[convergecrew]

Dude, hes coming to America. Dont know where, dont know when, but he's coming. I just have that gut feeling :cool:

[GOALSeattle]

Seattle has two Hollywood owners: Drew Carey and movie mogul Joe Roth. Carey is a Barca follower, and Joe Roth is ready with a $25 million movie contract for any star that wants to play for Seattle.

On the streets in town, I've got at least one credible source that says Seattle has been talking to Henry on and off since January.

[antifan]

Seattle has two Hollywood owners: Drew Carey and movie mogul Joe Roth. Carey is a Barca follower, and Joe Roth is ready with a $25 million movie contract for any star that wants to play for Seattle.

On the streets in town, I've got at least one credible source that says Seattle has been talking to Henry on and off since January.
I thought Joe Roth's production house closed after he ran it into the ground? I just looked at his resume, besides producing he also directed some absolutely horrible movies. Revenge of the Nerds 2 was the highlight of his directorial career. What a hack. But having the star of "The Price is Right" on board has got to give the club some cachet.

[HomeatHighbury]

This whole thing actually made the BBC Rumor pages yesterday. Something about they'll pay him 150,000 pounds a week.

[mpeabody]

Seattle has two Hollywood owners: Drew Carey and movie mogul Joe Roth. Carey is a Barca follower, and Joe Roth is ready with a $25 million movie contract for any star that wants to play for Seattle.

On the streets in town, I've got at least one credible source that says Seattle has been talking to Henry on and off since January.

I thought Paul Allen was supposed to get involved somehow.