GIF: Thierry Henry sets up Bradley Wright-Phillips with beautiful back-heel assist
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At 37 years of age, Thierry Henry is still doing Henry-esque things.
The first half of the New York Red Bulls' home leg versus D.C. United in the Eastern Conference semifinals saw Henry set up the match's opening goal by deploying the eyes on the back of his head.
Upon receiving a pass in the 18-yard box, Henry played a surreal back-heel pass across the face of goal to Bradley Wright-Phillips, who only needed one touch to slot the ball past Bill Hamid.
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While Henry's goal-scoring exploits are universally renowned, it can be easy to forget that he ranked fourth in Major League Soccer in assists this season, setting up his teammates on 14 occasions.
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