Timothy Chandler and Fabian Johnson were both victorious in matchday 28 action in the Bundesliga, as the former took a step towards Europe, while the latter inched closer to safety.

Timothy Chandler and Nuremberg got the better of Jermaine Jones and Schalke, while Daniel Williams and Hoffenheim had to settle for a point.

Jermaine Jones and Schalke continued their winning ways, while Fabian Johnson, Daniel Williams and Hoffenheim gave it their best effort in a home loss to leaders Bayern Munich.

Jermaine Jones and Schalke got back to winning ways, Timmy Chandler and Nuremberg picked up a point, while Fabian Johnson and Hoffenheim dropped into the danger zone.

Michael Parkhurst made his debut in the starting lineup for Augsburg, while Timothy Chandler notched an assist on a last-minute equalizer for Nuremberg.

Michael Parkhurst made his debut for Augsburg against Mainz, while Timothy Chandler and Nuremburg picked up a road point versus Frankfurt.

Timothy Chandler went the distance in a losing effort for Nuremberg Friday night falling to reigning champions Borussia Dortmund.

Tim Chandler is cleared to play for Nürnberg on their visit to Dortmund, while Danny Williams is set to make his first start of the year for Hoffenheim.

The Rückrunde begins this weekend, with Fabian Johnson, Danny Williams and Hoffenheim in a hole and Michael Parkhurst possibly starting for Augsburg.

From relegation scraps to Champions League soccer, Michael Parkhurst is set to start it all over again.

After a successful four year run with Danish champions FC Nordsjaelland, US international Michael Parkhurst is off to Augsburg in Germany.

Two Americans might have played their last matches for their respective teams, with Conor O'Brien and SønderjyskE tying Brøndby and Michael Parkhurst and Nordsjælland losing to Copenhagen.

Matchday six of the Champions League will see Sascha Kljestan and Anderlecht vie for a spot in the Europa League, Jermaine Jones and Schalke aim for the top spot in group B.

Conor O'Brien and SønderjyskE took care of business against Horsens, while Michael Parkhurst and Nordsjælland kept pace with Copenhagen with a win.