MLS notes

The 2009 MLS season has kicked off and a number of Africans are intent on making their mark in the MLS this season.
Macoumba Kandji, the former Atlanta Silverbacks(USL) player from Dakar,Senegal scored his first goal in MLS on Saturday for the New York Red Bulls against Real Salt Lake.
Dominic Oduro-Ghanaian native and former FC Dallas player has made the move to New York and will be looking to add more speed to an already speedy team.
Emmanuel Ekpo-The Nigerian u-23 midfielder is making his mark on the Columbus Crew this season as he's found a starting role in Coach Robert Warzycha's defending MLS championship squad.
Andy Iro-The English native of Nigerian descent will be looking to line up next to Chad Marshall in the center of the Crew's defence this season. Unfortunately he picked up a red card vs Chivas USA and is serving a suspension.
Kenny Mansally, Sainey Nyassi-The Gambian forward and his midfield compatriot Nyassi have garnered starting roles with the New England Revolutions. The Revs are always a lock for a winning season and look for Nyassi and Mansally to play important roles.
Kheli Dube-The Zimbabwean forward is looking to hold onto a starting forward spot but at the moment is coming off the bench for the Revolution.
Amaechi Igwe-The US native of Nigerian descent has proven himself to Revolution coach Steve Nicol and Igwe has locked down the left back position with the team.
Chukwudi Chijindu-The former University of Connecticut striker is looking to show he can play at the pro level. Chijindu scored his first goal for Chivas USA on Sunday.
Sanna Nyassi-The speedy twin brother of Sainey is holding down the flanks for the expansion Seattle Sounders. Nyassi has helped the Sounders get out to a good start in the 2009 campaign and his speed and creativity will be important in helping the team avoid a bad stretch of games.