Soccer Table Update as of 4/26

MLS:

 - Past week's results - On Thursday night Dallas struggled to put fans in the stands, but did secure two PKs (albeit the second one was very questionable) to earn a 2-2 draw against Seattle. Six MLS match-ups on Saturday, including a 0-0 draw between LA and Kansas City - Chivas USA finally showed the form many expected at the start of the season winning 3-2 over San Jose - Schelotto's PK put Columbus ahead and that is where they stayed, although an onslaught of chances fell to the champs Real Salt Lake. On Sunday, despite the majority of possession and chances Seattle fell at Toronto 2-0.
 - Current MLS Table:

• East - New York stays atop the East with another victory and have now earned 12 points in five matches. It took the Red Bulls until week 24 last season to reach 12 points. Columbus (7) are quickly climbing up the table after a slow start due to CONCACAF matches. Toronto (6) jumped over Philadelphia (3) for sixth spot, with the winless DC United still in last place (idle this week). 
• West - The Galaxy's win streak ended at Kansas City, put the point gives LA 13 and three ahead of second place Colorado (10). Seattle sits in third place, but with only 8 points in six games the Sounders have to be slightly worried. The 2009 champions sit in 7th place at 4 points and are only trailed by FC Dallas (3). 

EPL:

 - Past week's results - Many clubs had it all to play for this weekend - titles, Europe, relegation. Manchester United took to the field first and stopped Tottenham's hot streak with a 3-1 win and pushed the Red Devils to the top of the table. West Ham scored three times to defeat Wigan 3-2 in a highly entertaining bout. Arsenal's title life line and ManCity's Champions League hopes both took hits as neither club could find the net in a 0-0 draw. On Sunday Aston Villa's 1-0 win against Birmingham City kept them in the running with fellow CL contenders. Chelsea closed out the weekend knowing the pressure was now on them as they hosted Stoke City. The response? - Seven goals and a truly championship performance.
 - Current EPL Table - Two weeks remain in the EPL season and its a two-horse race. Chelsea remain at the top with 80 points, but ManU are close behind at 79. Arsenal (72) continued their slip now 8 points back of Chelsea. However, they need only 1 point in their final two matches to secure a group stage position in next year's Champions League over current fourth place squad Tottenham (64). 4th to 7th and that final spot remains wide open - Tottenham (64), Aston Villa (64), ManCity (63), and Liverpool (62). However, both the Spurs and ManCity have a game in hand over the other two. The relegation zone is all but confirmed, taking away some of the end of the season drama, as both Portsmouth and Burnley are set to head down. Hull would require two wins, two losses by West Ham and a 23 goal differential swing over the final two weeks - so lets go ahead just pencil in Hull City for the Championship next year.

Serie A:

 - Past week's results - Milan's two star clubs were in action on Saturday, with very different results. Inter Milan enjoyed their 3-1 victory over Barcelona they decided to put on a re-performance against Atalanta. AC Milan however, continues in their late season slide - only one win in seven matches. The big match-up on Sunday saw Sampdoria upset the red hot Roma side 2-1, behind two goals by Pazzini. Juventus pushing for a European spot won 3-0 over Bari. But lets get to the table because that is where the focus is with only three weeks to go.
 - Current Serie A Table - Inter Milan (73) jumped AS Roma (71) for the top of the table spot and are now in the drivers seat with 3 matches left. Both clubs have easy schedules down the stretch and all six of the matches (combined) are win-able. AC Milan's (64) latest loss has officially knocked them out of the Serie A title. Their guaranted Champions League spot is now at risk after Sampdoria's (60) victory against Roma. Juventus (54) jumped Naploi (53) for the final Europa League spot, but still sit 6 points out of the Champions League. Siena and Livorno are both headed for relegation, however Atalanta (34) still has a chance to catch Bologna (39) and Lazio (40).

USSF D2 (NASL / USL):
 - Check out my full update of the USSF D2 action and current table at NASLNews.com.