The Portland Timbers are trying to do something they haven’t been able to achieve all season: win two consecutive matches. Standing in their way is the San Jose Earthquakes, who are tough to beat at home and coming off a win over the reigning Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia Union.
The Oregonian/OregonLive has Three Points to watch for Portland (5-7-5, 20 points) at San Jose (7-5-5, 26 points):
