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Portland Timbers move into playoff position with 3-1 victory over Dynamo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 5:10 AM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Portland Timbers move into playoff position with 3-1 victory over Dynamo

Summary

The Portland Timbers secured a 3-1 victory against the Houston Dynamo on Sunday night, moving into playoff contention. Vincent Janssen recorded one goal and two assists, while David Da Costa contributed with a goal and an assist. Da Costa scored first in the 25th minute, followed by a goal from Kristoffer Velde in the 65th minute, giving Portland a two-goal lead. Houston responded with a goal from Agustín Bouzat but Janssen restored the two-goal lead in the 78th minute. The victory places Portland eighth in the Western Conference with one match remaining in the regular season.

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By the Numbers

•Portland Timbers move to eighth in the Western Conference.
•Vincent Janssen scores one goal and provides two assists.
•David Da Costa scores and assists in the match.
•Kristoffer Velde scores his 11th goal of the season.
•Houston Dynamo hosts St. Louis City to finish the regular season.

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5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Timbers jump into playoff spot with 3-1 victory over Dynamo behind Vincent Janssen, David Da Costa

What they're saying

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(AP) — Vincent Janssen had a goal and two assists, David Da Costa added one of each and the Portland Timbers moved into a playoff spot with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Sunday night.Portland (12-14-7) jumped from 11th place in the Western Conference to eighth with one match remaining in the regular season.
— Yahoo Sports

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