Overview
- A new sign marking 50th Street and Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan as 'Thierry Henry Way' has been installed and was publicly shared by the New York Red Bulls.
- The co-naming was authorized by a New York City Council legislative package tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is a temporary designation lasting through November 2026.
- Thierry Henry acknowledged the tribute on Instagram, calling the recognition an honor and referring to New York as a favorite city.
- The same World Cup–focused package also established a temporary 'Pelé Way' in Queens to honor the late Brazilian icon.
- The city is using short-term co-namings to spotlight soccer legends and boost local engagement and tourism ahead of the 2026 tournament, reflecting Henry's role in raising MLS and U.S. soccer profile during his time with the New York Red Bulls.