RENTON, WASH. - Seattle Sounders FC has signed forward Kenny Cooper, the club announced today. Per Major League Soccer and club policy, terms were not disclosed.
Cooper's rights were acquired along with allocation money from FC Dallas in exchange for midfielder Adam Moffat on December 13. Cooper, 29, has made 188 career appearances since joining MLS in 2006, scoring 72 goals with 16 assists. The seven-year MLS veteran ranks seventh amongst active players with 72 goals, and ranks sixth in MLS with 32 goals over the past three seasons.
Transaction: Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) - Signed FWD Kenny Cooper.
KENNY COOPER
Position: Forward
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210
Birthdate: October 21, 1984
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
Citizenship: United States
Previous Clubs: FC Dallas (2013); New York Red Bulls (2012); Portland Timbers (2011); 1860 Munich (2009-11; loan to Plymouth Argyle, 2010); FC Dallas (2006-09); Manchester United (2004-06; loan to Academica de Coimbra, 2004; loan to Oldham Athletic, 2005)
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Sounders FC Signs Forward Kenny Cooper
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