Match Preview: Three Keys to the Timbers dispatching the Dynamo

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Let’s run back Sunday one more time, because gosh dang it felt good:

Alright, everyone enjoy that? Got your fill? Good - because it’s time to put it back on the shelf and move on.

That’s the job the Portland Timbers have to do Friday night when they travel to face the Houston Dynamo. The win in Seattle was a very good and gritty win which got the Timbers’ season off the mat. But it doesn’t mean much if Portland can’t capitalize on it and start building some momentum and consistency while continuing to earn positive results.

That all starts on Friday against a Dynamo team that hasn’t won since May. But don’t let the record fool you - Houston is still, as they have…