One of the biggest transfer stories of the summer isn't even taking place in England. Or in Europe.

But our neighbours across the pond got a fantastic surprise Saturday when Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard was officially introduced to his new LA Galaxy home crowd.

Gerrard is just the latest Premier League player to move to Major League Soccer, and to LA, after David Beckham and Robbie Keane - for his part, Keane bagged a hat trick in Saturday's 4-0 win over Toronto FC.

Although Gerrard won't make his on-field MLS debut until the Galaxy's July 17 contest against the San Jose Earthquakes, the former Reds captain was unveiled at half-time and gave a speech to fans.

Oh, and he bought beer for 500 of them.

Most were pretty grateful.

But, understandably, many LFC supporters are still just a tad bitter...

Some people questioned if Americans even know what they're getting with Gerrard.

Regardless, MLS fans are excited to see what Stevie G will bring to the pitch.

... And then there's this guy.

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