Cristo Fernandez debuts for El Paso Locomotive in USL Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Cristo Fernandez made his USL Championship debut for El Paso Locomotive on October 3, coming on as a substitute in the 82nd minute during a 3-1 loss to Lexington SC. Known for his role as Dani Rojas in "Ted Lasso," Fernandez signed with El Paso in May but had not yet played in a league match. Prior to this appearance, he had taken the field in a USL Cup match against New Mexico United. His professional soccer journey began after injuries led to a pause in his playing career, and he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete again with El Paso.
- •Cristo Fernandez debuted on October 3 as a late sub.
- •El Paso Locomotive lost 3-1 to Lexington SC.
- •Fernandez previously played in a USL Cup match this summer.
- •He signed with El Paso in May after a long hiatus.
- •Fernandez expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — 'Ted Lasso' star Cristo Fernandez makes USL debut with El Paso Locomotive
"'Ted Lasso' star Cristo Fernandez made his USL Championship debut for El Paso Locomotive on Saturday, Oct. 3, coming on as a late sub in a 3-1 defeat.
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