Ted Lasso actor Fernandez signs for US club
Summary
Cristo Fernandez, an actor known for playing Dani Rojas in the TV show Ted Lasso, has signed with the Texas soccer team El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship. He played youth soccer in Mexico but stopped at 15 due to a knee injury and is now returning to professional soccer after a trial period.Key Facts
- Cristo Fernandez is 35 years old and from Mexico.
- He acted in the TV show Ted Lasso from 2020 to 2023.
- Fernandez played youth soccer in Guadalajara before quitting at age 15 because of a knee injury.
- He recently trialled with the Chicago Fire second team in Major League Soccer.
- Fernandez signed with El Paso Locomotive, a soccer club in Texas playing in the USL Championship (the second tier of U.S. soccer).
- The deal came after a two-month trial period with the team.
- El Paso's head coach said Fernandez will add attacking strength to the team.
- Fernandez expressed excitement about returning to professional soccer and chasing his dreams.
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