MLS Golden Boot winner Bradley Wright-Phillips has become New York
Red Bulls' new designated player following Thierry Henry's departure.
The
Red Bulls announced on Wednesday that Englishman Wright-Phillips - who
topped the scoring charts with 27 regular-season goals - will be handed a
new and improved deal after French veteran
Henry ended his
four-and-a-half year stay in New York.
Henry's exit after New York narrowly missed out on a spot in the MLS
Cup final freed up the designated player position and the Red Bulls
wasted little time rewarding 29-year-old Wright-Phillips, who netted 31
goals in all competitions and lost out to Los Angeles Galaxy captain
Robbie Keane for the 2014 Most Valuable Player award on Wednesday.
MLS' Designated Player Rule allows teams to sign a player outside of the salary cap.
"Following his outstanding performances in 2014, which produced 31
goals in all competitions, the club has decided to make Bradley
Wright-Phillips a MLS Designated Player," said New York Red Bulls
Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh.
"Bradley is not only a prolific goal scorer, he is an excellent
professional and a great team player who will be a big asset to the club
in the coming seasons."
Wright-Phillips has scored 28 MLS goals in 39 games since joining from Brentford in 2013.
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