The New York Red Bulls expected both Tim Cahill and Roy Miller to be called in for their respective national teams in this year’s World Cup.

The same could be said for Thierry Henry. The celebrated striker reached a deal with BBC shortly after the 2013 season to act as an on-air personality for the tournament in Brazil.

How long he will be committed to that role is a mystery — even to Red Bulls’ boss Mike Petke.

“I don’t have that information at this point,” Petke said in his weekly press conference.

It has been a well established fact that the Frenchman is looking towards a career in broadcasting after his playing career is over. His first foray into commentary this winter was a rousing success as Henry offered his unique insight on the Premier League to the plaudits of fans and pundits everywhere.

However, the Red Bulls are depending on their captain to lead the way after the World Cup break. The tournament runs through July 13th. MLS will observe a grace period for the tournament, giving New York a 19-day break. The Red Bulls’ final fixture before the break will be June 8th against New England. They return to action on the 27th against Toronto FC.

The availability of Cahill and Miller will depend on their team’s advancement in the competition. Henry, however, could be asked to represent BBC through the final, putting him in danger of missing three fixtures (Toronto, Houston, Columbus).

While that worst-case scenario exists, Petke doesn’t believe Henry would put his BBC duties over the well being of the team.

“I would find it very unlikely that he will miss a Red Bull game to be on TV during the World Cup,” he said. “I would find that hard to believe.”