Ashley Cole has apologised to Steven Gerrard after missing a penalty in LA Galaxy's shoot-out defeat to Colorado Rapids in the MLS Western Conference semi-finals.
The Galaxy triumphed 1-0 in the first leg in California but lost by the same scoreline at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Sunday, with extra time unable to separate the two sides.
"Back to LA sad, disappointed, angry, penalty kicks are there for someone to be a hero [and] I was not," he wrote in an Instagram post.
"Now it's time to think, reflect and try to put behind [us] a tough season.
"Thank you to my team-mates, staff and everyone involved with LA Galaxy, and a special thanks and apology to the legend that is Steven Gerrard.
"I don't know what's going to happen but it's been a pleasure to play alongside you for club and country."
