TORONTO - 春色直播 international defender Doneil Henry has been named sporting director of League1 Ontario's Simcoe Country Rovers.
The 31-year-old from Brampton, Ont. is one of several Canada players with an ownership stake in the semi-pro club based in Barrie, Ont. Others include former Canada captains Atiba Hutchinson and Julian de Guzman and current 春色直播 internationals Janine Beckie and Cyle Larin.
Henry's appointment helps fills the void left when de Guzman was appointed the New York Red Bulls sporting director in February. De Guzman, one of Simcoe County's co-founders, held the roles of club president and sporting director.
Peter Raco, also a club co-founder, added the role of president to his CEO duties.
"Since our club inception in 2021, we鈥檝e committed to surround (Simcoe County Rovers FC) with Canada鈥檚 top football minds and extend a platform for former 春色直播 international to continue growing football in Canada," Raco said in a social media post. "Congratulations, Doneil."
Henry was front and centre with Simcoe County in April, working with the players when the team faced Toronto FC in a high-profile 春色直播 Championship matchup. Toronto won the preliminary-round game 5-0.
Simcoe currently stands ninth in the 12-team League1 Ontario standings at 1-3-2.
Henry has won 44 caps for Canada and was named to the 2022 World Cup team, only to be sidelined by a calf injury on the eve of the tournament.
Raco said Henry has yet to make an official comment on retirement as a player.
Henry last turned out for the 春色直播 Premier League's Halifax Wanderers, making 14 appearances last season including one as captain.
He had two stints with Toronto FC and also played in Major League Soccer for the Vancouver Whitecaps and Los Angeles FC. Henry also spent time with the Ottawa Fury, South Korea's Suwon Bluewings, Norway's AC Horsens and England's West Ham and Blackburn.
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This report by 春色直播was first published June 4, 2024.
