The USMNT will be hoping Christian Pulisic's excellent form will help them break down a stubborn Ecuador defense on Friday. Here's how to watch.

The USMNT took on a tough South American opponent, played well and got the goal to show for it in a positive overall performance

First up will be a friendly against Ecuador, which is ranked No. 24 in the world by FIFA ,while the U.S. dropped to No. 16. Here's what to know about the upcoming friendly: The U.S. and Ecuador will meet on Friday, Oct. 10. Kickoff time is set for 8:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. PT. Q2 Stadium, home of Austin FC in Texas, is the venue for the action.

Is Mauricio Pochettino going to refine the dynamic of an impressive Starting XI from Friday's draw with Ecuador, or switch things up a bit when the USMNT hosts Australia on Tuesday in Colorado?

YouTube Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s 1-1 draw against Ecuador. The boys break down an impressive performance from the USMNT and discuss what it could mean for the team moving forward.

The team kicked off its October playing window with an impressive 1-1 draw against Ecuador in Austin, Texas. Ecuador is one of the world's fastest-rising teams; it finished second in South America's brutal World Cup qualification process (ahead of the likes of Brazil and Uruguay) and soundly beat defending world champion Argentina along the way.

United States trio Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, and Alejandro Zendejas are all fitness doubts for Friday's friendly against Ecuador.

As the World Cup draws closer, Mauricio Pochettino is getting closer to figuring out his core squad, with players such as Antonee Robinson, Patrick Agyemang and Tanner Tessemann all making a return to the squad during this international break.