Thierry Henry To New York?

David Beckham is a great player, don't get me wrong. He excels at passing the way others only dream of doing. But he just doesn't put that "fear" into opposing defenses that another footballer, one with pace and great foot skills, might do instead.

Thierry Henry, even at 32-years-old, embodies these talents that a true phenomenon possesses. The lanky Frenchman first became a superstar at Arsenal, rewriting the record books on his way to becoming a Gunners legend. He waved goodbye to Emirates Stadium to move to Barcelona in 2007. Since then, his form hasn't been as memorable as it was in London but the striker did feature in the Barcelona squad which won six trophies in 2009 including the Champions League. Since the emergence of Lionel Messi playing time has been harder to come by.

This is exactly why it makes sense for Henry to move to Major League Soccer, specifically the New York Red Bulls as reported by various media outlets today. The proposed move would make sense in terms of more exposure and playing time for Thierry while giving MLS a player with the caliber of play to change a game at anytime. This is unlike the kind of player David Beckham was when he was hailed as the savior of soccer in America in 2007. With the designated player rule, players like Henry are the types American clubs should be looking to sign; players with world-class technical ability that MLS has rarely seen.

And yes I know, 32 is still considered "old" in the soccer world. But with with at least three more good years left in him, Henry has time to show the United States a type of player that hasn't been seen on American soil since Pele and Johan Cruyff in the 1970s.

Since the Red Bulls have moved into a new stadium the buzz surrounding soccer in the New York City area has grown. If the move for Henry is finalized in the coming weeks, expect it to turn into a full-blown roar. The arrival of this world-class footballer could be argued as a bigger signing coup then Beckham's. It remains to be seen whether the Frenchman can fill stadiums the way Becks could upon his arrival, but one thing is for sure: the action on the field will be noticeably more entertaining if No. 14 is in the mix.