LA Galaxy defender Nigel De Jong said he didn't mean to injure Portland Timbers' midfielder Darlington Nagbe in Sunday's controversial tackle, one labelled as sickening by Stuart Holden, another former victim of a De Jong challenge.
Nagbe had to leave the pitch in a wheelchair after he could not put weight on his left leg following De Jong's challenge in the 73rd minute.
De Jong only received a yellow card for the tackle from referee Allen Chapman, and afterward the Galaxy were able to find an equalizing goal to salvage a 1-1 draw.
The former Manchester City and AC Milan star said he spoke to Nagbe after the game.