(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers will welcome D.C. United on Sunday to Providence Park.  Portland is returning to the turf for the first time since a September 30th loss at San Jose.  Portland is tied for third in the MLS West with 47 points.  The Timbers are 9-and-2-and-4 at home.  D.C. is 3-and-11-and 2 on the road.  United is in the East basement with 32 points.3