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MLS Features: Portland stays hot, D.C. United not

This past weekend's Major League Soccer action saw the continuation of some impressive -- and some not-so-impressive -- streaks as the Portland Timbers are on cruise control, while D.C. United keeps struggling as we look back on Week 12 in MLS.TOP STORYLINESTIMBERS ON A ROLLThe Portland Timbers got off to a bit of a slow start, going winless in their first four matches, but Caleb Porter has his club playing excellent football right now.Saturday's wild 2-2 draw with Cascadia Cup rivals Vancouver Whitecaps FC extended the club's unbeaten streak in league play to nine consecutive matches, vaulting the Timbers up to third place in the ultra-competitive Western Conference.The Vancouver match at BC Place certainly tested the Timbers' resolve. They fell behind in the 24th minute after Camilo found the back of the net for the 'Caps.Portland equalized in the 52nd minute when Will Johnson converted a spot kick, but Gershon Koffie scored for Vancouver just two minutes later to put the home side a...

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    Real Salt Lake begins the 2013 season unfamiliar territory.Known for being one of the most stable franchises in Major League Soccer, RSL starts the new campaign with...

  2. Timbers receive Johnson from RSL

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