The Houston Dynamo moved second in the MLS Eastern Conference with a 2-0 win away to the Portland Timbers.

After a slow start to proceedings Andre Hainault put the Dynamo ahead nine minutes before the half-time whistle was due. Portland tried to rally in the second half but were undone when Danny Cruz doubled Houston's lead in the 58th minute.

Elsewhere tonight the Colorado Rapids drew 0-0 at home to Real Salt Lake.