Flying the Coop, but to where?

Both Cardiff City and Rosenborg have tendered offers to MLS for the services of FC Dallas striker Kenny Cooper, but it appears that the Rosenborg's's UEFA Cup bid has Coop leaning toward Norway.

According to reports, Cooper will travel to Norway and Wales to discuss the details of each off before making a decision, but many pundits are guessing that Rosenborg is the more attractive offer for the American up-and-comer.

Cardiff City plays in The Championship division of England and were runners-up in the 2007-08 FA Cup, just missing a UEFA Cup spot by virtue of their 1-0 loss to Portsmouth in the final.

Rosenborg qualified for the UEFA Cup by winning their third round matches in the UEFA Intertoto Cup. They qualified for the Intertoto Cup by finishing fifth in the Norwegian Premier League. It's all very confusing, but the bottom line is that if Cooper plays in Norway he will have the opportunity to play on a larger stage (albeit for a short time only) than in Cardiff.