Los Angeles Galaxy have confirmed that Steven Gerrard will not return to the club for the 2017 MLS season. The 36-year-old midfielder has been playing for the Galaxy for the past 18 months following his exit from boyhood club Liverpool but hinted earlier this week that his time in the United States was coming to an end.The American club were hoping he would sign a new contract and remain in California for another season but Gerrard has decided to head home following the Galaxys MLS play-off shoot-out defeat to the Colorado Rapids last week. Gerrard made 34 appearances for the MLS side Former England and Liverpool captain Gerrard departs LA after scoring five goals and making 14 assists in his 34 appearances for the club.In an open letter to Galaxy fans, he wrote: Over the last year and a half, it has been a privilege to represent the LA Galaxy and play in front of this clubs great fans.When I left Liverpool, I came to Los Angeles with the goal of helping the LA Galaxy lift another MLS Cup. I am very disappointed to have not achieved that objective, but I can look back at my time at the club with pride at what we accomplished, including two straight play-off appearances and countless memorable moments on the pitch. Gerrards best moments Six highlights from Stevie Gs career I have loved every minute of my time in the States and playing for the LA Galaxy. I am excited to see this league and this great club continue to grow.As someone who spent the whole of their career in Liverpool, it has been an incredible experience to come to Los Angeles and play for the LA Galaxy. I would like to thank Mr. Anschutz, Dan Beckerman, Chris Klein and Bruce Arena for this opportunity. I would also like to thank my team-mates, the coaching staff, the team staff and each and every supporter for their support since I arrived at this club.To the Galaxy fans at StubHub Center, it has been an honour to play in front of you. From my debut against San Jose to my final match in Colorado, you have shown me amazing support and I will never forget that. I am excited to continue to support the Galaxy going forward and I look forward to seeing you all again in Los Angeles soon. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price Los Angeles will always have a special place in my heart. As I depart, I want to thank everyone at the club for making my time here so memorable for me and my family.Thank you and go Galaxy. Gerrard has been linked with a return to Liverpool in a coaching capacity and also a reunion with former Reds manager Brendan Rodgers at Celtic, but does not appear to have made a decision on his future at this stage.I am now looking forward to spending time with my family as I consider the next stage of my career, he said.Its certainly not the end of things for me in football terms, I have got a lot of things to consider and Im sure Ill be back involved in the coming months.Ive got options on the pitch and off the pitch, I have got a bit of thinking to do in the next few weeks. LA target Rooney deal Los Angeles FC interested in signing England captain Galaxy coach Bruce Arena paid tribute to Gerrards spell at the club.We were honoured to have a player and person of Stevens calibre represent the LA Galaxy over the past two seasons, he said.His experience, class and leadership made him a valuable member of this team both on and off the field.I will always remember his last kick for the LA Galaxy as he smashed home his penalty against Tim Howard. Gerrard (2nd L) alongside Galaxy coach Bruce Arena (2nd R) after signing for the club in July 2015 We thank Steven for his time and contributions to this club and we wish him the best in whatever comes next.He is one of the most iconic players of all-time and he will always be a part of the LA Galaxy family.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! 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RIO DE JANEIRO -- Daniel Dias likes being mentioned in the same sentence as Michael Phelps.Some Paralympians may feel diminished -- even offended -- by using an Olympian as a reference to help illustrate their excellence.Not Dias.If people keep comparing me with Michael Phelps, I will be even more honored, said the 28-year-old Brazilian. That will show that I left some legacy for Paralympic swimming.Phelps won 23 gold medals and 28 medals overall, making him the most decorated Olympian in history.Dias, likewise, is about to shatter records and approach Phelps numbers.He won his first gold medal on Thursday in the S5 200-meter freestyle, the first of his nine events. That gave him 11 gold medals and 16 overall through three Paralympic Games.Australian Matthew Cowdrey has won 23 medals, the most for a male swimmer, with 13 of them gold -- a mark Dias seems likely to pass.Dias can also surpass the record for the most gold medals won by any male athlete. Swedish shooter Jonas Jakobsson, who has competed in the Paralympics since 1980, has won 17 gold medals, and his 27 overall medals are also the most by any male athlete. The 51-year-old could increase those totals with three more shooting events in the coming week.Dias, from Sao Paolo, was born with a partially formed left hand, and his right arm stops at the elbow. He was also born without a right leg below the knee.Craig Spence, the spokesman for the Paralympics, was at the pool Thursday night and said Dias victory was the most memorable thing he had seen in sports.He said it surpassed a football match he saw last year, when Flamengo was playing at the famous Maracana stadium.ddddddddddddWhen Flamengo scored a goal, Id never heard such noise in a stadium, Spence said. But Daniel Dias winning gold exceeded a Flamengo victory in the Maracana.Dias could be the face of the Paralympics, a home-country hero who can drive ticket sales and interest. A frequent presence at football matches in Sao Paulo and as a motivational speaker, the swimmer could be a role model not just for athletes, but all Brazilians.Additional success at the Paralympics could also increase Dias number of sponsors. Nearly 10 brands make him one of the few Brazilian Paralympians that can live off his sporting success.The swimmers training regime is so special that he spent weeks practicing in Spain to focus for the 11 days of competition.Dias admits there is a lot of pressure for him to deliver nine more medals.I do feel the pressure, but that will be compensated for by the support of the crowd and my family, he said.What Dias believes will be his most emotional moment of the Paralympics will be sharing a relay on Saturday with the man who inspired him. Six-time gold medalist Clodoaldo Silva is competing in his last Paralympics, and Dias wants him to leave in style.I only began because I saw Clodoaldo swimming on TV, Dias said. I didnt even know people like me could swim, could do any sport at all. ' ' '