May 17 (Reuters) - Defending champions LA Galaxy suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Major League Soccer newcomers Orlando City on Sunday, with an inspired Kaka creating a goal and scoring a penalty.
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, who will join Galaxy at the end of the English Premier League season, must be wondering what awaits him in California after the crushing loss left them seventh in the 10-team Western Conference.
With three wins from 12 games, Galaxy are level on points with Sporting Kansas City, who hold the sixth playoff spot.
Former World Player of the Year Kaka started the move which led to Orlando's 12th minute opener, Brek Shea heading a Rafael Ramos cross back across goal where Eric Avila nodded home.