They were expected to be foundational players with their new teams. Instead, as Graham Parker writes in a feature originally published on FourFourTwo USA, neither Steven Gerrard nor Frank Lampard had a chance to make the impact that was promised
Frank Lampard has left New York City FC. Steven Gerrard has left the LA Galaxy. Shall we talk about their MLS legacies?
Already, I've seen graphics comparing Lampard's 15 goals and five assists to Gerrard's four goals and 14 assists, suggesting that we consider which player was the most effective in MLS.