Going position-by-position and analyzing whether or not there should be improvements made at that spot.
The Houston Dynamo are in last place in the Western Conference right now, and they won't be moving from that spot for another week, if not more. The Sounders are two points ahead with a game in hand, and although they may not take any points from Portland on Sunday, they won't be overtaken.
The Dynamo lost again on Friday night in LA. They couldn't score, and the defense had another breakdown, so another 1-0 loss ensued. It's become standard procedure for away games.