Houston Dynamo Dominates Portland Timbers in MLS Showdown

The Portland Timbers suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat against the Houston Dynamo in their return to MLS regular-season play. Coach Giovanni Savarese took responsibility for the lackluster performance, emphasizing that it was a collective failure. The loss equalled the worst defeat in Portland's MLS history, with the team looking listless and outplayed throughout the match. With their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the Timbers must regroup and improve their performance in upcoming matches.