Christian Pulisic and the USMNT set to take on Copa America competitors Colombia in pre-tournament international friendly in June

The U.S. men's national team are set to schedule an international friendly against Colombia in June, per a report.

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Carlos Antonio Velez reports that Colombia are set to schedule four international friendlies in the buildup to the tournament, beginning with Spain and Romania in Europe. Then, they're going to travel stateside to take on the USMNT and potentially, Canada.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Although not confirmed, the U.S. scheduling a friendly against a top team that will feature in the tournament is a great way to prepare for the group stage. In CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying in October, Colombia drew Uruguay 2-2; the team that the USMNT will have their biggest test with in the initial round of Copa America. Gregg Berhalter and co. will have an opportunity to test themselves against high-level opposition, and potentially, a team they could play in the knockout rounds of the tournament.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Colombia also defeated Brazil 2-1 in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying in November. They are currently ranked as the 14th-best team in the world by FIFA; the USMNT are ranked 12th.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR THE USMNT?

  Gregg Berhalter and co. will take on Jamaica on Thursday, March 1 in the semifinals of the Concacaf Nations League. If they win, then it's preparation for the final match of the tournament, and if not, then it's looking ahead to 2024 Copa America and the buildup to the tournament.