PORTLAND, Ore. – Kenny Cooper was a name that crossed the desk of the Portland Timbers, and then crossed off because the likelihood of him returning to the US was considered slim.But Timbers general manager and technical director Gavin Wilkinson wouldn’t let the issue rest and doggedly pursued the 1860 Munich man and former FC Dallas star.
Wilkinson’s persistence paid off. After two years in the Munich ranks – which included a loan to English side Plymouth Argyle – Cooper joined the Timbers on Jan. 17. On Thursday, he was formally introduced to the Portland media....more
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