Cristo Fernández makes professional soccer debut with El Paso Locomotive
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Cristo Fernández, known for his role as Dani Rojas in 'Ted Lasso', made his professional soccer debut on July 12, 2026, with the USL Championship's El Paso Locomotive. He entered the match against New Mexico United in the 79th minute. Fernández, who has a background in soccer before pursuing acting, signed with El Paso after a training stint with Chicago Fire II. His debut at age 35 marks a unique chapter in his career, transitioning back to soccer after his acting success. Fernández expressed understanding of the pressures that come with his notoriety but remains committed to working hard in his new role.
- •Cristo Fernández debuted for El Paso Locomotive on July 12, 2026.
- •He entered the match against New Mexico United in the 79th minute.
- •Fernández previously played lower-level soccer before acting.
- •He signed with El Paso after a trial with Chicago Fire II.
- •His transition highlights a notable artistic and athletic journey.
- 9:26 PMESPN — 'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernández makes USL debut...
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Ted Lasso’ star Cristo Fernández makes professional soccer debut at age 35
"Actor Cristo Fernández, best known for playing Dani Rojas in Ted Lasso on Apple TV, has made a bit of a career shift. Fernández just made his professional soccer debut with USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive. Fernández was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and grew up playing soccer. He played lower-level soccer in Mexico and…
"Fernández, a forward like Rojas, was subbed on in the 79th minute of El Paso's USL Cup match against New Mexico United on Saturday night.
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External links- ESPNJul 12, 2026, 9:26 PM'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernández makes USL debut...
Fernández, a forward like Rojas, was subbed on in the 79th minute of El Paso's USL Cup match against New Mexico United on Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 8:00 PM‘Ted Lasso’ star Cristo Fernández makes professional soccer debut at age 35
Actor Cristo Fernández, best known for playing Dani Rojas in Ted Lasso on Apple TV, has made a bit of a career shift. Fernández just made his professional soccer debut with USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive. Fernández was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and grew up playing soccer. He played lower-level soccer in Mexico and…
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