Great new article on Kenny Cooper

bigtoga · Mar 17, 2004

When pressed to characterize his game, Cooper has recalled American striker Brian McBride, currently playing for Fulham in England’s Premier League. The comparison is apt. Cooper may lack McBride’s athletic grace, and he agrees with Ryan’s assessment that he must improve his aerial game, but the combination of power and skill McBride was still developing at 19 is clearly there. “I’ve always admired Brian,” says Cooper. “I think I play a lot like him. I like to have the ball at my feet. I like to run at people.”
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http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/NextStep/1079492900/view

Good read...

(apologies if this is posted elsewhere; I looked but didn't see it)

SueB · Mar 17, 2004

Article being discussed in the YA forum here:

https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=101397

Locking this thread to prevent duplicate discussions.