Steven Gerrard said next season may be his last as a professional soccer player.
Gerrard's MLS contract is set to expire after 2016.
The LA Galaxy were eliminated from the playoffs by Seattle as Gerrard's quest for a domestic league title continues.
"It could be my last season as a footballer," Gerrard told the Galaxy's website. "I certainly don't want to feel like I'm feeling right now come next year.
"I'd love to go out on a high. It's a long season and I only came here for the last four months, but I'll certainly be better for the experience next year."
Gerrard admitted dealing with different pitch surfaces was just one of many challenges that he didn't expect.
"Going on the road, playing on turf, playing at altitude, playing in humidity, those are the hurdles that I've had to face over the last three months that I wasn't aware of. Every away game has a different challenge," Gerrard said.