Hamrén watched Cooper
By Thomas Myren, 14 October 2008, 13:22
Rosenborg did not manage to sign Kenny Cooper this summer, but a winter move is possible.
Born: 21/10/84
Place of birth: Baltimore, USA
height/weight: 191 cm / 93 kg
Position: striker
Club: Dallas
Former clubs: Dallas Solar 85, Manchester United, Académica Coimbra and Oldham
Matches/goals 2008: 28/18
Matches/goals total: 73/33
Caps/goals: 2/1
Player profile
Erik Hamrén watched Cooper score both goals in the 2-2 match against Toronto on Saturday.
"I have seen all of his goals. I just wanted to see Kenny in person," Hamrén told Dallas Soccer News.
Cooper's last goal was a penalty kick on 1-2. He had to take it twice because the first was disallowed for team encroachment.
"That was real pressure and Cooper was very professional. It was big time. His first penalty kick was very good, too," Hamrén said.
The Rosenborg coach feels confident that the American might cope well with Norwegian football:
"Kenny is only going to get better. He is just 23 and he won’t hit his prime until 26, 27 or 28. He has a tremendous future. Physically, he is in top shape now. But, mentally, he will mature and get smarter from experience."
