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Timbers reach knockout stage after 2-1 win over Houston

Portland moving on in MLS is Back tournament

By Associated Press
Published: July 18, 2020, 7:37pm
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Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) celebrates after scoring a goal as midfielder Sebastian Blanco, left, and defender Jorge Villafana (4) come to congratulate him during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Houston Dynamo, Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.
Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) celebrates after scoring a goal as midfielder Sebastian Blanco, left, and defender Jorge Villafana (4) come to congratulate him during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Houston Dynamo, Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) Photo Gallery

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Jeremy Ebobisse and Diego Valeri scored and the Portland Timbers clinched a spot in the knockout round of the MLS is Back tournament with a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.

With a pair of wins to open the World Cup-style tournament, the Timbers have secured one of the top two spots in Group F going into Thursday’s match against the Los Angeles Football Club.

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