The biggest story from this game is all the injuries. I'll get to those, I promise, but let's start with actual soccer stuff. Save the walking wounded for later.
1) Here's a quick degree on the Timbers defense. They deserve serious credit. On the road, against a Houston team that blows teams out at home, the defense pitched a shutout. In fact, they now have four clean sheets in their last seven games.
The Larrys Mabiala/Liam Ridgewell partnership is clearly working. Jeff Attinella in goal is clearly working.