FILE PHOTO: Sep 9, 2020; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Impact head coach Thierry Henry reacts during the second half against Toronto FC at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - CF Montreal's plan for Thierry Henry to lead a turnaround in the MLS club's fortunes ended abruptly on Thursday as the former French international stepped down as head coach after one season due to family issues.
The World Cup winner, who guided Montreal to their first playoff berth since 2017, said the last year had proved difficult as the restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic left him unable to see his children.
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