The USA will play host to Ecuador in an international friendly at Red Bull Arena on Tuesday night.
USA manager Jurgen Klinsmann earned his first win against Honduras over the weekend, but will face stronger opposition here.
New Jersey native Tim Howard will play in goal for the USA in his home state, while Tim Ream will be hoping to start his first game for Klinsmann in his home stadium.
If Ream does earn a start, he is expected to be partnered by Oguchi Onyewu. Red Bull forward Juan Agudelo could also feature for the States, while Clint Dempsey should continue in midfield after scoring the winning goal against Honduras.
Timmy Chandler could play at left back for the USA, and would face a stiff challenge in the form of Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia.
Valencia will form one element of a dangerous attacking trio fielded by Ecuador boss Reinaldo Rueda. The Red Devils winger will play for Ecuador along with Club America striker Christian Benitez and Pachuca forward Jaime Ayovi.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Tim Howard (USA) – The USA goalkeeper will face stiff opposition in the form of Ecuador’s attacking triple threat, and will be keen to keep a clean sheet in his native state.
Antonio Valencia (Ecuador) – The explosive right winger could run riot and deepen the problems for the USA in the left back department.
New Jersey native Tim Howard will play in goal for the USA in his home state, while Tim Ream will be hoping to start his first game for Klinsmann in his home stadium.
If Ream does earn a start, he is expected to be partnered by Oguchi Onyewu. Red Bull forward Juan Agudelo could also feature for the States, while Clint Dempsey should continue in midfield after scoring the winning goal against Honduras.
Timmy Chandler could play at left back for the USA, and would face a stiff challenge in the form of Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia.
Valencia will form one element of a dangerous attacking trio fielded by Ecuador boss Reinaldo Rueda. The Red Devils winger will play for Ecuador along with Club America striker Christian Benitez and Pachuca forward Jaime Ayovi.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Tim Howard (USA) – The USA goalkeeper will face stiff opposition in the form of Ecuador’s attacking triple threat, and will be keen to keep a clean sheet in his native state.
Antonio Valencia (Ecuador) – The explosive right winger could run riot and deepen the problems for the USA in the left back department.
