Cordell Cato does not lack confidence.

The rookie forward from Trinidad began drawing playing time off the bench for Sounders FC last week, and he projects no sense of surprise that he is contributing so soon in his first Major League Soccer season.

Chris Birchall is happy for his opportunity with the Crew, but on a sunny day in Obetz the defensive midfielder would certainly have preferred to be elsewhere.

Kordell Samuel knows that it will only be a matter of time before he gets his first goal.

Carlos Edwards is hoping to remain as Town's skipper next season, but admits there will be no hard feelings should manager Paul Jewell hand the armband to someone else.

News from Vancouver Whitecaps world that Jay DeMerit isn't making the trip to New England. After going for 90 minutes Wednesday against FC Edmonton it's possible that DeMerit's just tired, or that he picked up a knock. Either way, it doesn't sound like the New England Revolution will have to worry about one of our regular defenders.

Dwight Yorke will be among former Manchester United and Real Madrid players who will face each other next month in a charity game organised by the newly-crowned Spanish champions.

Chris Birchall had been in Columbus less than 48 hours after an transatlantic flight, but he already felt at home when he awoke Tuesday for his first training session with his new club.

Foremost among the reasons for signing former LA Galaxy midfielder Chris Birchall to a multi-year contract on Monday is the Columbus Crew’s 2-4-2 record.