Houston Dynamo striker Stuart Holden is starting to feel more confident up front for his team. Speaking after training this week, Holden said: "I just feel more comfortable every game.

"It's a position I'm familiar with, but I am getting more comfortable with Ricardo [Clark] and Brad [Davis] and Brian [Ching] and Kei [Kamara] up front. The last couple of games have been good for me and for the team.

"It comes with learning, but we all know our responsibilities. As one guy goes forward, we have to step back and that's what's made us so solid defensively is that we defend from the front to the back. The work the forwards do make it easier for us, and the work we do makes it easier for the defenders."