The Dynamo are one of just four MLS teams who have been able to accumulate six points in their first two games. They are also one of the two teams (along with San Jose) to do it without having to go on the road.
Their first big test comes on Saturday when they take on the 2-0 Portland Timbers at Providence Park. The Timbers flamed Minnesota 5-1 in the opening game of the season, and rode a couple of questionable referring decisions to a nonetheless impressive 1-0 road win over 10-man LA last week.
Here are some things they’ll have to do in order to make another statement against a Cascadian team: