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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.

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.

El Paso Locomotive FC vs FC Tulsa: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the USL Championship match between El Paso Locomotive FC and FC Tulsa, as well as kick-off time and team news

Fire II: Ted Lasso's Fernandez trained with team earlier this month

Cristo Fernandez, who played Dani Rojas in the beloved Apple TV series Ted Lasso, trained with MLS's Chicago Fire last month, the club confirmed Wednesday. GOAL reported the Mexican-born actor was on trial with USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive earlier this week, and could yet receive a contract. Fernandez played academy soccer in Mexico as a teenager.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Las Vegas Lights FC	1 - 0	16	6	3	7	24	26	-2	21	W W L L W
9	Sacramento Republic FC		14	5	5	4	16	14	2	20	D W L W L
10	Phoenix Rising FC		16	5	5	6	23	24	-1	20	W L L D L
11	El Paso Locomotive FC		15	5	4	6	25	25	0	19	L W L D D
12	Monterey Bay FC		16	4	3	9	16	25	-9	15	L D W L W

Ted Lasso star makes his professional football return

Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernandez makes his professional debut in USL

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

El Paso announce signing of Ted Lasso's Cristo Fernandez

El Paso Locomotive FC vs FC Tulsa: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

Fire II: Ted Lasso's Fernandez trained with team earlier this month

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