Test the Best

To know exactly how good you are, you have to test yourself against the best. And that's just what the U.S. MNT is doing this Sunday when they take on the world's number one ranked team, Argentina.

The match kicks off at Giants Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET, and will be the final game of an extremely difficult three game series.

Against England and Spain, the U.S. faced two of the most potent offenses in the world. And, although they lost, the defensive play of Bocanegra and Onyewu has been solid - keeping both Wayne Rooney and Fernando Torres off the score sheet.

But against Argentina, the US backline will have to be flawless. And, Michael Bradley will have to be relentless in the midfield, disrupting the flow of play for the Argentineans.

If we can keep our discipline on defense, then we'll be looking to the inspired play of Freddy Adu to add that audacious spark going forward. Adu looked confident and capable against the Spanish on Wednesday, and we'll need him to link up with Dempsey, Beasley, EJ and Landon (if he's healthy) in the attacking third.

Taking on three of soccer's best was never going to be an easy task, but it's a challenge that can only make us stronger in the long run. When all is said and done, these are the types of friendlies we need to be playing; these are the matches that will prepare us for 2010.

Taking on the world's best is Next Level.