CARSON, Calif. (Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015) – The LA Galaxy announced today that midfielder Steven Gerrard will wear the No. 8 jersey when the midfielder is scheduled to join the club in July. Fans can now pre-order the Designated Player’s LA Galaxy jersey at www.teamlastore.com.

Gerrard, one of Liverpool and England’s most iconic players, is set to join the Galaxy in July during MLS’ summer transfer window. He is expected to make his first appearance in a Galaxy jersey when the team faces the San Jose Earthquakes in the California Clasico on Friday, July 17 at StubHub Center.

Since 2004, Gerrard has worn the No. 8 jersey for Liverpool.

The LA Galaxy will open the 2015 MLS Season with a match against the Chicago Fire at StubHub Center on Friday, March 6 beginning at 7 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast live nationally on UniMás.

Season tickets for the 2015 MLS season are on sale now, starting as low as $19.50 per game. Becoming a Galaxy Season Ticket Member gives fans the opportunity to see every Galaxy home game as well as a number of additional benefits such as Locker Room Rewards access, invitation to Season Ticket Member event with the Galaxy team and discounts on additional single game tickets. For more information about becoming a Galaxy Season Ticket Member, please call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or visit www.lagalaxy.com/tickets.

Single-game tickets for each of the Galaxy’s 17 MLS matches at StubHub Center are also on sale now. Fans can click hereor call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) to purchase single-game tickets, which start as low as $19.50. The Galaxy’s entire 2015 MLS Regular Season schedule can be found at www.lagalaxy.com/schedule.

Fans are encouraged to visit www.lagalaxy.com/gerrard and sign up to receive upcoming news on the arrival of Steven Gerrard in addition to ticket specials for the 2015 MLS Regular Season.