Ashley Cole is your 2018 LA Galaxy captain

Ashley Cole has just revealed some big news this morning on Instagram. The LA Galaxy left back will be captaining the LA Galaxy in 2018, a well-deserved honor for the 37-year old. In fact, its the first time Cole has captained a club in his career.

theofficialac3 Not long until the new season starts, it will be a honor for me to captain this team and try lead them to win another championship. It’s the first time I have captained a team from the start but I have learnt a lot from great captains @johnterry.26 @robbiekeane@officialpatrickvieira @jelle_van_damme@stevengerrard so I’m looking forward to the big challenge ⚽️ ✌ lets go #lagalaxy

Galaxy fans originally moaned in 2016 when Bruce brought the Englishman stateside after a unsuccessful stint at Roma, but Cole quickly shed a reputation as a washed up European star looking to retire on a beach, quickly becoming one of the league’s top left backs. 2017 was a different challenge entirely, but Ashley endured a historically bad season while still putting in 100% effort and never wavering on his commitment. Even after word got out the front office had reneged on a promise to give Cole a raise when he first arrived, the former Chelsea legend showed his loyalty by ultimately re-signing with LA for 2018.

I for one can’t think of a Galaxy player more worthy of the captain’s armband. Good for Ashley, and good for the club.