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Ted Lasso star makes his professional football return

Actor Cristo Fernandez, famous for playing the ever-joyful Dani Rojas in the hit television series Ted Lasso, has traded AFC Richmond for a real-life professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC. Now back on the football pitch, Fernandez has promised fans that if he manages to score, he will recreate his iconic character's signature goal celebration in reality.

Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernandez makes his professional debut in USL

Cristo Fernandez, the actor who continues to bring the infectious joy of Dani Rojas to life in the hit series Ted Lasso, has officially fulfilled his dream of stepping onto the professional pitch. Two months after signing with El Paso Locomotive, the Mexican forward made his long-awaited debut in the USL Championship.

From free agent to World Cup hero: Eloy Room’s remarkable rise

The goalkeeper was facing retirement as recently as December last year, but he has become a USL Championship hero after breaking the World Cup save record.

How Fernandez embraced Dani Rojas, Ted Lasso to chase USL pro dream

Cristo Fernandez used to just be 'Dani Rojas' of Ted Lasso, but he has used lower league soccer in America to revive his childhood passion

El Paso announce signing of Ted Lasso's Cristo Fernandez

El Paso Locomotive have signed Cristo Fernandez, who played Dani Rojas in the hit show Ted Lasso, the club announced on Tuesday. Fernandez had previously been on trial with the club and played in a preseason friendly against New Mexico United. The forward was on track to play pro soccer before seeing injuries curtail his career at 15 after a stint at Tecos FC.

USL, USLPA verbally agree on CBA after testy negotiations

A landmark deal has been struck to set professional standards for both the USL Championship and newly-formed USL Premier.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Tampa Bay Rowdies	17	10	5	2	28	15	13	35	W D L W L
2	Charleston Battery	17	8	3	6	32	24	8	27	L D L W W
3	Detroit City FC	16	8	3	5	23	15	8	27	L W W W D
4	Louisville City FC	16	7	3	6	26	25	1	24	L W D W D
5	Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC	16	7	2	7	19	19	0	23	L W L L D

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Tampa Bay Rowdies

W
D
L
W
L

Charleston Battery

L
D
L
W
W

Detroit City FC

L
W
W
W
D

Louisville City FC

L
W
D
W
D

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

L
W
L
L
D

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Orange County SC	17	8	7	2	27	19	8	31	W D D W W
2	San Antonio FC	17	7	7	3	22	19	3	28	W L D W L
3	Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	16	7	4	5	28	23	5	25	W W W L W
4	New Mexico United	14	7	3	4	19	15	4	24	W W W D D
5	Sacramento Republic FC	15	6	5	4	19	15	4	23	W D W L W

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