'Ted Lasso' star Cristo Fernandez signs with professional soccer team
Cristo Fernandez, better known as Dani Rojas on the hit Apple TV show "Ted Lasso," has signed a contract with El Paso Locomotive FC.
Cristo Fernández is making the transition from a TV-show soccer pitch to a real one. Fernández, better known as Dani Rojas on the hit Apple TV show "Ted Lasso," has signed a contract with El Paso Locomotive FC of the USL Championship. The club did not disclose terms of the deal with the 35-year-old, who returns to the field after nearly two decades.
Fernández has been on trial with El Paso for two months, playing in the preseason before officially signing for the club on Tuesday, May 12. “Cristo is a great addition to our roster, adding another attacking threat to our forward line,” said Locomotive head coach Junior Gonzalez. “His passion for the game and leadership qualities for our locker room allow us to continue growing the positive culture we strive for as a club.
” El Paso has already kicked off the 2026 season, posting a 4W-2D-3L record through nine games. The rumors were true. Welcome to El Paso, Cristo Fernández.
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