Cristo Fernández, who plays striker Dani Rojas on Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso,” has signed a professional contract with US second-tier club El Paso Locomotive FC. Multiple outlets report that the forward joins the team after impressing during a trial period, earning a pro agreement with the USL side. El Paso Locomotive describes Fernández as a “great addition” to its roster, and the club’s head coach is quoted praising his value as an attacking option. Reporting also notes that Fernández previously played youth football in Mexico but stepped away from the sport at age 15 due to a knee injury before returning to pursue professional football. Several sources characterize the move as an unusual transition from the screen to the pitch, linking his “Ted Lasso” character and the show’s football-themed message to his real-life career change. The coverage is consistent that Fernández’s contract is with El Paso Locomotive FC and that he will play professionally for the US second division club.