Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo score updates, live stream, odds, time, TV channel, how to watch online (9/3/21)

Portland Timbers' Diego Chara, left, Yimmi Chara, center, and Felipe Mora celebrate Yimmi Chara's goal against the Houston Dynamo during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portland Timbers forward Yimmi Chara (23) and Houston Dynamo midfielder Memo Rodriguez vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portland Timbers' Sebastian Blanco (10), Dairon Asprilla, rear, and Felipe Mora, right, celebrate Mora's goal on a penalty kick against the Houston Dynamo during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portland Timbers forward Yimmi Chara (23) moves the ball past Houston Dynamo defender Adam Lundqvist before scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portland Timbers forward Felipe Mora scores on a penalty kick against the Houston Dynamo during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portland Timbers midfielder Renzo Zambrano, left, is pushed off by Houston Dynamo forward Maximiliano Urruti, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chara, left, attempts a slide tackle as Houston Dynamo forward Carlos Darwin Quintero (23) moves the ball as midfielder Renzo Zambrano (40) looks on during the second half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey, left, defends as Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo (5) kicks the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Steve Clark, reacts as he comes down after a save against the Houston Dynamo during the second half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo, left, loses the ball on the slide tackle by Houston Dynamo defender Tim Parker during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) blocks the shot on goal by Houston Dynamo forward Maximiliano Urruti, center, as defender Dario Zuparic (13) looks on during the second half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Dynamo midfielder Matias Vera, left, moves the ball past Portland Timbers midfielder George Fochive during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco, left, is pushed as he moves the ball by Houston Dynamo midfielder Memo Rodriguez during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla, left, pulls on Houston Dynamo defender Tim Parker, right, as they vied for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portland Timbers midfielder George Fochive, right, heads the ball in front of Houston Dynamo midfielder Matias Vera during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

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The Portland Timbers dug deep and found a much-needed win in hostile territory with a 2-0 result over Seattle last week. Now, the Timbers face the challenge of trying to build some real momentum with another tough matchup on the road with a showdown against the Houston Dynamo on tap tonight in Texas. This match kicks off live from BBVA Compass Stadium on Friday, September 3, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET with a live broadcast on FOX 12 Plus.

• If you are outside of the Portland and Houston markets, you can watch the match on MLS LIVE on ESPN+ for less than $6.

LATEST LIVE UPDATES & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

ODDS

Timbers (+255) | Draw (+280) | Dynamo (+100)

HOW TO WATCH

What: Portland Timbers FC visit Houston Dynamo FC in a regular season MLS match.

When: 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on Friday, September 3

Where: BBVA Compass Stadium | Houston, Texas

TV channel: FOX 12 Plus. For Comcast subscribers, FOX 12 Plus can be found at channel 13 or 713, Escape on 316. More details on where to find FOX 12 Plus.

If you have a HDTV antennae, you can watch this match locally on channel 49.1. If you need to get one, this Gesobyte brand HDTV antennae is currently the top selling HDTV antennae product on Amazon. It goes for under $30 and ships quickly with Prime. If you already have a Prime account, you should be able to get it and be watching Timbers matches, network TV and local news as soon as it arrives.

Watch the game live online: Unfortunately, FOX 12 Plus is not a channel currently available on streaming services. This game is available via streaming on MLS LIVE on ESPN+ for less than $6 only for fans who live outside of the Portland and Minnesota coverage areas. If you live outside of those areas, you can watch a live stream of the game on ESPN+ (It’s just $5.99/month or $59.99/full year subscription, and you can cancel anytime.)

ESPN+ is not available on traditional cable TV packages, but is available streaming live on the ESPN app which can be accessed on a phone, computer, Smart TV or a TV equipped with a Roku, Apple TV or any other kind of streaming device. Here’s a more detailed look at how you can watch ESPN+ live on your TV.)

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