Austin FC must beat Timbers to keep playoff dream alive

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Austin FC need a victory to keep their slim MLS Cup playoff hopes alive on Wednesday night when they visit the ninth-place Portland Timbers.

Even a draw would make it impossible for Austin (9-13-9, 36 points) to catch Portland (12-10-9, 45 points), though it would leave FC Dallas (10-14-7, 37 points) with an outside shot if they can win out.

It looked like Austin's hopes would