‘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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In this case, fiction and reality are close together: »Ted Lasso« actor Cristo Fernandez first appeared in the second U.S. league this weekend. However, his start was not necessarily happy.
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Cristo Fernandez played for El Paso on Saturday night
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‘Ted Lasso’ actor makes professional soccer debut - Regional Media News
Cristo Fernandez, an actor best known for playing a professional soccer player on "Ted Lasso," officially took his first stab at the real thing this weekend. Fernandez, who appeared as recurring character Danny Rojas on the hit streaming series, made his USL debut for El Paso in its USL Cup match against New Mexico United on Saturday night. He subbed into the game in the 79th minute for Locomotive, picking up a yellow card during a 2-0 defeat. T…
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