Dynamo, Timbers square off to begin MLS stretch run

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Houston Dynamo FC look to snap a nine-match winless streak but will have to beat the visiting Portland Timbers, traditionally one of their most difficult opponents, when the sides square off on Sunday in each squad's return to MLS play after the Leagues Cup.

The Dynamo (8-10-5, 29 points) occupy the ninth and final Western Conference playoff spot with nine matches to play bu