LA Galaxy, Gerrard Eliminated From US Open Cup

Despite seeing LA Galaxy's US Open Cup run ended by Real Salt Lake on Tuesday, Steven Gerrard was strangely upbeat. Steven Gerrard had mixed feelings after making his competitive debut for Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake in the US Open Cup on Tuesday.

The former Liverpool and England captain played the second half as Bruce Arena's men conceded an 87th-minute goal to be eliminated in the quarter-finals of the competition. But despite the defeat, Gerrard said there were good signs from a personal perspective.

MLS: Gerrard, Lampard Named In All Stars Team

New recruits Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard headline the 2015 MLS All-Star team. They are yet to make their MLS debuts, but former England team-mates Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard have both been included in the MLS All-Star team set to face Tottenham in Colorado on July 29.

Gerrard and Lampard were on Monday named as Commissioner Don Garber's picks for the All-Star match. Gerrard made his competitive bow for Los Angeles Galaxy in the opening match of the International Champions Cup on Saturday, while a calf strain delayed Lampard's highly anticipated New York City debut against Toronto FC on Sunday.

MLS: Gerrard In Winning Start

Steven Gerrard launched his post-Liverpool career with a low key cameo for new club Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday, playing 45 minutes for the Major League Soccer side in a 2-1 win over Mexican giants Club America.

Just under two months after bidding an emotional farewell in front of 44 000 fans at Anfield, the former Liverpool talisman showed one or two glimpses of class before being substituted at halftime to applause from a 27 934-strong crowd.

Gerrard's full MLS debut is expected to come next Friday in a home fixture against the San Jose Earthquakes. Gerrard, 35, who has signed an 18-month deal with the Galaxy after spending his entire 17-year professional career with Liverpool, almost secured a fairytale debut goal in his best chance of the night.