AMERICAN SOCCER LEGENDS : MLS Soccer Stars - Terry Cooke

Name: Terry Cooke

Place of Birth: Birmingham, England

Date of Birth: 5th August 1976

Club: Colorado Rapids

Previous clubs: Manchester United, Sunderland, Birmingham City, Wrexham, Manchester City, Wigan Athletic, Sheffield Wednesday, Grimsby Town

Position: Winger, Midfielder

Star fact: Came through the famed Manchester United youth system, which produced David Beckham and many other future soccer stars.

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Professional Career Fact file –

1995 – After coming through youth system, Cooke makes debut for Manchester United against Bolton Wanderers.

1996 – Joins Sunderland on loan, followed by Birmingham City, also on loan.

1998 – Signs for Wrexham on loan.

1999 – Joins Manchester City.

2000 – Joins Wigan Athletic and then Sheffield Wednesday on loan. Signs for Wednesday on a permanent deal.

2002 – Signs for Grimsby Town

2003 – Signs for Sheffield Wednesday again.

2005 – Joins Colorado Rapids of the MLS.

2006 – Awarded Rapids Playmaker of the Year.

2007 – Rapids assist leader for second season in succession.

2008 – Still playing for Colorado Rapids.