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A Timbers fan’s MLS rooting guide: Matchday 20

Days like last Saturday (and yesterday) are why I write MLS rooting guides: Portland dropped two points at home against both Colorado and Orlando, but they actually gained a sliver of ground, because both Dallas and Houston lost. Hence, Portland is still within striking distance of leaping right into the edge of the playoff picture by the end of the weekend. Hooray for results completely outside of our control turning out favorably!

After some midweek MLS madness (thanks Atlanta and New England!), this weekend is gonna get weird: All 24 MLS teams are in action, there’s a couple spicy rivalry games thrown in, and there is no doubt going to be at least one dumb “That’s so MLS” result (looking at you Cincinnati and Chicago) before all is said and done.