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U.S. ready to face 'beatable' Colombia in Copa America opener

Colombia may be the No. 3-ranked team in the world, but the U.S. national team sees an opponent it can beat in its Copa America Centenario opener.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Colombian national team may be ranked No. 3 in the world and may boast a potent attack capable of ripping defenses to shreds, but the U.S. national team doesn't see a juggernaut. The Americans see an opponent with flaws that can be exploited.

"Obviously, when you face a team with their talent, with what they have up front, with James, with Bacca, with Cuadrado, with Cardona, they're all players that are all difference makers," U.