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Cristo Fernandez, the actor best known for portraying Dani Rojas on the Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso”, has signed a professional soccer contract with El Paso Locomotive FC of the USL Championship. The deal, announced Tuesday, is pending approval from the second-tier league and the soccer federation. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Fernandez earned the contract after a two-month trial period with the club, which included a preseason appearance against New Mexico United. His path to professional soccer is unconventional: he played at the youth level before a injury at age 15 redirected him toward acting. Decades later, the ambition to compete never fully faded.
“No matter where life has taken me, the dream of competing professionally never truly left my heart. I’m incredibly grateful to El Paso Locomotive FC — the club, coaches, staff, and especially my teammates — for opening the doors and giving me the opportunity to compete from day one.” — Cristo Fernandez
Locomotive coach Junior Gonzalez backed the signing, describing Fernandez as an attacking addition who also brings passion and leadership to the locker room. Follow TipsGG for continued coverage of USL Championship news and match analysis.