The Red Bulls gutted their way to a five-game winning streak without their biggest stars, their longest run in nine years and a team record. Now captain Thierry Henry may return tonight against Chivas USA and says he will gladly take winning ugly over losing pretty anytime.
“[We learned] we can win games without playing well,’’ said Henry, who pulled his hamstring in a 1-0 win over New England on April 28.
“The main thing is not to concede goals. We all want to talk about the way we play, getting three points, that’s the most important thing.
“At the end of the day, winning’s the most important thing, right? Who cares attractive football or not. [Direct football] is not what I grew up with, but we’re winning games.’’
Henry, defender Wilman Conde and midfielder Rafa Marquez could all return in some capacity tonight against a Chivas USA team that has struggled in recent years — but not against the Red Bulls.
The Red Bulls were winless in two games against them last year, and lost two of their last three home games against Chivas. Juan Agudelo — traded to Chivas last week — was called up by the U.S. national team and won’t make his return to New York. But Juan Pablo Angel will make his return after being let go following the 2010 season.
brian.lewis@nypost.com
Thierry Henry, Chivas USA, Red Bulls, Juan Agudelo, Juan Pablo Angel, Wilman Conde, Rafa Marquez
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