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U.S. faces Ecuador in biggest test before Copa America; here's what to watch

You can argue that Ecuador isn't quite as dynamic as Colombia, and don't boast a creative midfield threat like James Rodriguez, but Ecuador will provide challenges in the areas Jurgen Klinsmann will want to see tested out in Wednesday's friendly.

Kickoff in Frisco, Texas, is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. On Sunday, the U.S. men defeated Puerto Rico 3-1. Wednesday provides a much stronger opponent.

Want wingers who can give the U.S. fullbacks fits? The tandem of Antonio Valencia and Jefferson Montero is a good preparation for the likes of Colombia's Juan Cuadrado and Edwin Cardona, which is what the U.