Once again, Everton knocked off a Premier League contender. This time it was Chelsea, falling 2-0 to Everton at Goodison Park. And once again, it was Americans in the Everton eleven making the difference. Tim Howard needed four saves for the shutout and Landon Donovan setup the second goal. Steven Pienaar opened the scoring in the 5th minute with Denis Stracqualursi doubling the lead in the 71st.

On Friday, the United States Soccer Federation announced that the US Soccer Developmental Academy will be playing a 10-month season starting in September and ending in June. The new schedule applies to the 2012-13 season. US Youth Soccer technical director Claudio Reyna "Going to a 10-month season is an important step in the evolution of elite player development.

Their Words "You have to focus on your own game as well but of course we've got players with the size and the quality to cope with the weapon of long balls and throw-ins." Fulham manager Martin Jol. Other Sources Clint Dempsey's Diary: Playing and scoring in the World Cup was the ultimate dream - from Goal.

By Dario Camacho - MIAMI, FL (Feb 10, 2011) US Soccer Players -- All of a sudden, we are back at it again. With just a couple of weeks away from the start of the season, it's time to pick a contender, the team to beat for a title that won't be decided until early December. It's a requisite, lets be honest.

Saturday The USA Women vs New Zealand will be streamed live on USSoccer.com starting at 4pm. Manchester United - Liverpool 7:30am - ESPN2 A highlight game based on reputation rather than the Premier League table. Liverpool are 7th, 14 points behind second-place Manchester United with both clubs on 24 games played.

By J Hutcherson - WASHINGTON, DC (Feb 10, 2012) US Soccer Players -- With Fabio Capello opting not to continue as England manager this week, the interplay between the coach and the administration is once again the topic du jour in world soccer. Whether it's for club or country, the job role of the head coach has historically been a source of friction.

FIFPro, the international professional soccer players union, has released a wide-ranging report on working conditions for pro players in Eastern Europe. The Black Book Eastern Europe is available as a pdf download from FIFPro's official site. Representing the experiences of 3,357 players, the report details evidence of racism and harassment of players along with club financial issues, unenforced contracts, and lack of oversight in how soccer operates in the region.

Morelia - Santos Laguna 9pm - Fox Deportes Herculez Gomez and Santos Laguna are top of the Clausura table after five games, with Morelia in 9th. Gomez has been coming off the bench for Santos, subbing on in the 76th last week in a win over UNAM Pumas, not playing in the 3-1 win over Tijuana the week before that, and subbing on in the 73rd in a 1-0 win over Jaguares on January 21st.

Their Words "Now, I've been in football for nearly 20 years and I have a good understanding of relationships with Managers. I do agree that the Manager is the most important person in a football club or an organisation like this, but there are moments when the Board and the Chairman have to step up to the plate when strong leadership is required.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Feb 9, 2012) US Soccer Players -- Tony looks at an innovative marketing plan by the Rapids, asks about Edson Buddle's childhood role models, and sees the Western Conference getting more difficult. Who is the 31st best player in the English Premier League, according to the latest Castrol Rankings?

United States National Team player Chris Wondolowski has signed a new deal with the San Jose Earthquakes. "I'm grateful to the organization for giving me a new contract for a second straight year and look forward to helping the Earthquakes get back to the MLS Cup Playoffs," Wondolowski said. "I think we have a great team heading into this season and I know I'm looking forward to that home opener on March 10th against New.

Highlights from the February 10th, 1998, March 3rd, 2001, and July 23rd, 2003 USA - Brazil games courtesy of US Soccer Communications. The United States will host Brazil on May 30th, 2012.

The United States will host Brazil on May 30th at FedEx Field in suburban Washington DC, the US Soccer Federation announced on Thursday. The game will be shown on ESPN2 and Univision starting at 8pm ET. Click here for ticket information. "When you talk about Brazil, you are speaking of one of the most gifted football playing nations in the world," USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann said in a press statement.

By Jason Davis - WASHINGTON, DC (Feb 9, 2011) US Soccer Players -- The Super Bowl Experience™ (possibly trademarked, I can't be sure, so better safe then sorry), is not an undertaking of small expense. It costs money to fly to the predetermined Super Bowl city, spend a few nights, and, most importantly, purchase a ticket for the game.

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation had their office furniture, trophies, and other items seized on Wednesday after failing to make a scheduled payment to the members of the 2006 World Cup team. Those players won a court case requiring the TTFF to honor an agreement where the players were promised half of T&T's '06 World Cup revenue.