‘Ted Lasso’ Actor Makes Professional Soccer Debut
Cristo Fernández came off the bench in the 79th minute and received a yellow card in El Paso Locomotive’s 2-0 loss.
- On Saturday night, actor Cristo Fernández made his professional soccer debut for El Paso Locomotive in a USL Cup match against New Mexico United, entering in the 79th minute and receiving a yellow card during a 2-0 defeat.
- Fernández signed with El Paso two months ago following a successful trial. He had previously tested for the Chicago Fire's reserve squad earlier this year, which led to his contract with Locomotive.
- The 35-year-old was an accomplished youth player with Tecos FC in Liga MX before injuries derailed his career and led him to acting. He spent last year training in Mexico to prepare for his return.
- Despite the debut, El Paso suffered a 2-0 defeat against New Mexico United on Saturday night. The match marked a significant personal milestone for Fernández after years away from competitive play.
- Fernández told ESPN in May that "football has given me both the best moments, the sad moments," viewing his debut as a new chapter. He continues balancing athletic pursuits with his entertainment career.
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The one who embodied Dani Rojas in the series played his first game as a professional footballer with El Paso Locomotive FC.
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SuperHits 103.7 COSY-FM'Ted Lasso' star Cristo Fernández makes professional US soccer debut
Cristo Fernandez, who plays Dani Rojas on "Ted Lasso," made his professional soccer debut over the weekend.
SCAN SPORT - The actor of the series "Ted Lasso", Cristo Fernandez, has just made his professional debut with the club of El Paso, in the second American division.
Cristo Fernández played a footballer in the highly acclaimed TV series "Ted Lasso" – now he is himself one. His debut for El Paso Locomotive was anything but smooth.
Ted Lasso’s Dani Rojas Actor Finally Makes His US Pro Soccer Debut
Photo Credit: Apple TV Ted Lasso star, who plays the enthusiastic striker Dani Rojas, has brought his on-screen soccer dreams to life by making his professional debut. The actor joined an American soccer club earlier this year and recently stepped onto the pitch for his first match. Ted Lasso’s Cristó Fernández makes his professional soccer debut During El Paso Locomotive FC’s Saturday match against New Mexico United in the United Soccer League …
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