Subscribe to RSSMARQUEZ JOINS HENRY IN NEW YORK
Yesterday, Mexico national team captain Rafael Marquez signed a new deal with the New York Red Bulls, just two days after being released by Barcelona.
Marquez will once again be playing alongside Barca teammate Thierry Henry, who signed with New York just a few years back. Juan Pablo Angel, Henry, and Marquez are the ‘Big Apple’s’ three designated players who are not affected by the salary cap.
“Coming to New York and playing in Major League Soccer was a chance that I could not refuse,” Marquez said in a statement released by his new team. “I am committed to doing my very best to help the Red Bulls in their playoff push this year and compete for championships in the years to come.”
Marquez helped Barcelona win two Champions League titles, four Spanish league championships, a European Supercup, and a Copa del Rey trophy during his seven-year stint with the club.
“Rafael has shown on the club and international level that he is one of the world’s top players,” Dietmar Beiersdorfer, head of Red Bull global soccer, said in a statement. “He has been a winner at all levels and illustrated that he is a leader both on and off the field.”
The New York Red Bulls currently are sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference standings behind the Columbus Crew. A few weeks ago, they were already solid. Adding Henry made their attacking core that much more frightening. Then, putting Marquez in as a holding midfielder is only going to significantly increase their goals per game average.
Watch for the Red Bulls to make a run at the 2010 MLS Cup.
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