Cristo Fernández, who played Dani Rojas on the Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso,” makes his professional U.S. soccer debut with El Paso Locomotive FC. Multiple outlets report that Fernández, a player who signed with the second-division club in May, appears in his first match for El Paso on Saturday. The debut comes in a competition against New Mexico United, where El Paso plays as part of its league schedule.
The reporting describes Fernández’s move as a transition from his acting career to professional soccer, noting that he is now taking the field for a U.S. team after joining the club earlier this year. Both sources agree on the team, timing, and opponent associated with the debut, and they identify Fernández as the “Ted Lasso” cast member making the on-field debut. No additional details about minutes played, performance, or outcome are included in the provided excerpts.
