U.S. National Team forward Jozy Altidore and Major League Soccer are reportedly in discussions about his return to MLS this winter and the Portland Timbers are one of three teams vying for Altidore's services.

ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman reported on Twitter Wednesday that Toronto FC, the New York Red Bulls and the Timbers would be applying to sign Altidore if he makes the return to MLS.

Multiple sources tell me Jozy Altidore and @MLS are in discussions about his return this winter with 3 teams applying. #TFC #RBNY #POR — Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) January 7, 2015

The announcement of Altidore's possible return to MLS comes a day after Timbers owner Merritt Paulson told fans in a Facebook Q&A that Portland had a U.S. National Team player on its "radar."

Altidore has scored 25 goals over 76 appearances for the United States since 2007. He has been playing for English Premier League club Sunderland since 2013.

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