Crew face tall task in slowing streaking Timbers

Because Portland has been able to accomplish something the Crew have failed to do, the Timbers have some breathing room in the postseason chase when the teams meet Sunday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio.

The Timbers (11-8-12, 45 points) have won four in a row to climb to sixth place in the Western Conference, five points above the playoff line prior to Saturday's MLS action.

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