Two teams looking to turn things around in the second half of the season collide Sunday when the Portland Timbers host the Houston Dynamo at Providence Park. The Timbers (5-6-5) have not backed up their MLS Cup championship with a strong showing during the first half of the 2016 season. Injuries and offseason turnover took a toll, and nearing the midway point, the defending champions find themselves just below the red line in the Western Conference with 20 points.
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