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Setting out a Plan for USA to Halt Colombia Superstar James Rodriguez

The United States men's national team opens the Copa America Centenario on Friday with the first of three big tests in Group A. The Yanks will play host to James Rodriguez and Colombia at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Containing the Real Madrid superstar will be no easy task for the tournament hosts as they look to start off on the right foot in a competition that carries a ton of meaning for the direction of the program and potentially the job security of manager Jurgen Klinsmann.

The Yanks are no stranger to opening a major tournament versus a tough opponent.