Ashley Cole’s start to life at LA Galaxy has not gone entirely according to plan

Major League Soccer is back, and it seems Ashley Cole's arrival in California has caused quite a stir.

After generating more headlines for his lurking memes than his performances on a football pitch while at AS Roma, Cole has now switched to LA Galaxy. His first competitive game for his new side came on Sunday night, with the Galaxy hosting DC United in their MLS season opener. There was plenty of excitement ahead of the new campaign in America. The mere sight of Ashley Cole with his new teammates caused this Galaxy supporter to forget to hold his phone the right way up. https://twitter.com/CHRISTopher0210/status/706729129484242944 And while the home supporters were keen to make Cole feel welcome ahead of kick off, it wasn't long before he was the subject of vile taunts from rival fans... https://twitter.com/DCUnitedWUFC/status/706702071924273152 The significance of one of England's most decorated defenders making his MLS debut was lost on some people. https://twitter.com/shawist/status/706706612388429824 At half time, Galaxy found themselves trailing after a Steven Gerrard error paved the way for an opening goal for the visitors. Viewers were not impressed. https://twitter.com/Quakes98/status/706686911893495808 https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy_Nation/status/706687129842094082 https://twitter.com/sterling_m/status/706695090949885952 https://twitter.com/philthisisphil/status/706687300994859010 Fortunately for Cole, things perked up in the second 45. A much better performance as his side scored four times without reply, and it seemed as if his new supporters had been won over. https://twitter.com/newt_ripley/status/706701548760514560 (#ColeMiners?) https://twitter.com/JTansey90/status/706703156126871552 https://twitter.com/Mastercej/status/706703279460192256 https://twitter.com/MLSist/status/706701797260398592 https://twitter.com/chevito6/status/706709390540181504 'A joy to watch'. Clearly, his first half performance had been forgotten. Just as well really... https://twitter.com/BLarsenAFC1886/status/706681235356184577