Kick Off: MLS Player Combine kicks off in LA | Latest int'l transfer rumors

Greg Seltzer

Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:

Combine questions

With the performance test results now in, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle has offered up three big questions to be answered at the 2017 adidas MLS Player Combine which kicked off this weekend.

Fresh blood

University of Akron forward Jonathan Lewis is the latest addition to this year's Generation adidas class.

Top priority

Real Salt Lake says the capture of playmaker Albert Rusnak from Groningen was "the focal point" of their offseason efforts.

The build continues

While teams show interest in their top SuperDraft pick (2nd overall), Atlanta United president Darren Eales has revealed that the expansion side is targeting a Designated Player signing at the defensive end.

Fingers crossed

Now that Clint Dempsey is running again, the Seattle Sounders are optimistic he can participate in preseason training.

New hands

San Jose have strengthened their defense with the addition of Panama center back Harold Cummings, while Chicago have landed a new netminder in Uruguayan veteran Jorge Bava.

Open (out) door policy

Though they'd prefer to keep Andres Guardado until World Cup 2018, PSV Eindhoven technical director Marcel Brand says they won't stand in his way (in Dutch) if the Mexico ace wants to move to MLS this coming summer.

Commons sense

According to Scottish outlet Record, two MLS clubs are doing battle over veteran Celtic playmaker Kris Commons, who is currently shining on loan with Hibs.

Rocky Mountain hi?

A report out of Ghana claims Colorado have agreed a fee for Sogndal winger Gilbert Koomson. If that is correct, the young Ghana international could become the latest part of the Rapids reload for 2017.

Strike search?

A Brazilian report claims young Nacional No. 9 Cristian Colman is in advanced talks with an MLS club and local Big D Soccersupposes that club just might be Supporters' Shield holders FC Dallas, who have been on the lookout for a striker.

Staying power

With another January camp full of newcomers nearly upon us, our own Nick Rosano shines a spotlight on three of them who have the right stuff to carve out lasting international careers.

Wanted man

While Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl says that LAFC are rekindling interest in Bob Bradley, the erstwhile Swansea manager reportedly has a fresh offer to coach Norway's national team on the table.

Light Blue horizon?

Scotland's Record says Rangers are looking to strike a loan deal for Bournemouth's Emerson Hyndman, who made his first start of the campaign in this weekend's FA Cup loss.

Welcome back!

In his first game back after two months away due to a contract row, former Crew striker Aaron Schoenfeld bagged the lone goal winner to send Hapoel Tel Aviv into the Israeli State Cup Sweet 16.