Thierry Henry and the New York Red Bull captured the 2014 New York Cup on Saturday, July 26, when they defeated Arsenal FC of the English Premier League 1-0. Bradley Wright-Phillips netted the lone goal in the win as the Red Bulls took down the 2014 FA Cup Champions at Red Bull Arena.
Henry, Arsenal’s all-time leading goal scorer, was credited with a secondary assist on the Wright-Phillips’ goal. The captain’s corner kick in the 32nd minute was headed back across goal by defender Ibrahim Sekagya and eventually finished off by Wright-Phillips.
Local, national and international media outlets were on hand for the friendly match at Red Bull Arena. See what they had to say about New York’s victory in the clips below:
LOCAL MEDIA:
- Red Bulls Rewind: Painting the Town Red (New York Times)
- Thierry Henry defeats former team, Arsenal, in 1-0 Red Bulls victory (New York Daily News)
- Henry leads Red Bulls to shocking win over Arsenal (New York Post)
- Red Bulls defeat Arsenal F.C. in friendly at Red Bull Arena (NJ.com)
- Arsenal Fans Flock To NJ To Watch Red Bulls Win 1-0 (the Gothamist)
NATIONAL MEDIA:
- New York Red Bulls 1-0 Arsenal: Henry inspires win over former club (Goal.com)
- New York Red Bulls 1, Arsenal 0 | International Friendly Match Recap (MLSsoccer.com)
- New York Red Bulls end season-long slump with win against Arsenal (FOXsoccer.com)
- New York Red Bulls v Arsenal: Things Arsene Wenger Learned from Preseason Tour (Bleacher Report)
- Wright-Phillips, Henry help Red Bulls beat Arsenal in New York Cup (SI.com)
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA:
- New York Red Bulls 1-0 Arsenal: Wright-Phillips Goal Helps Henry Taste Victory On Reunion With Former Club (International Business Times)
- Arsenal downed by New York Red Bulls and Bradley Wright-Phillips (TheGuardian.com)
- Friendly: Arsenal suffer 1-0 pre-season friendly defeat against New York Red Bulls (SkySports.com)
- New York Red Bulls 1-0 Arsenal: Bradley Wright-Phillips downs Gunners in US pre-season outing (Mirror.co.uk)
- New York Red Bulls 1-0 Arsenal: Bradley Wright-Phillips scores to give Thierry Henry victory over former club (the Daily Mail)
