Steven Gerrard... MLS debut.

Steven Gerrard made a quiet start to his new career with the Los Angeles Galaxy in a friendly on Saturday.

Gerrard had one scoring chance in the opening game of the International Champions Cup against Mexico team Club America, that was saved, but otherwise had little influence on the match that was sealed 2-1 by the Major League Soccer side with goals either side of half-time by Robbie Keane and Alan Gordon.

The 35-year-old midfielder joined Los Angeles Galaxy after playing his entire 17-season career with English Premier League side Liverpool.

“It was a great feeling,” Gerrard told reporters.

“It was a difficult game and I thought (Club America) were very good. I thought after 15 or 20 minutes that the team settled really well, we played some good football and we got our deserved equaliser.

“For me personally, it was good to get 45 minutes under my belt and I’ll keep getting better and better and the more I get used to my team-mates, I’ll improve.”

Galaxy coach Bruce Arena substituted Gerrard at half-time in the game played at their home stadium in Carson, California.

“I think Steven played well, we are going to see how he feels tomorrow in training before we make a decision moving forward,” Arena said.

“His passing was very good, his partnership with Juninho was good, he won some tackles, helped create some chances, he could have had a goal.

“For his first time out it was very encouraging, his leadership was really good.”

Gerrard, who arrived in California barely a week ago, is expected to make his Major Soccer League debut against San Jose Earthquake next Friday, though the former England captain also expects to get some time under his belt in a US Open Cup tie against Real Salt Lake, tomorrow.