Cristo Fernández Signs with Fútbol Club: Official Announcement
Fútbol truly is life for Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández. Just as the Apple TV+ show gears up for a fourth season focused on the Richmond AFC Women’s team, Fernández, who played Dani Rojas in the first three seasons, is making a return to professional fútbol.
El Paso Locomotive FC announced today that they have officially signed forward Fernández, pending league and federation approval. The team made its debut in the USL Championship back in 2019, and the terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
According to Locomotive Head Coach Junior Gonzalez, “Cristo is a fantastic addition to our roster, adding another attacking threat to our forward line. His passion for the game and leadership qualities for our locker room allow us to continue growing the positive culture we strive for as a club.”
This signing comes after Fernández completed a two-month trial with the team, where he attended training sessions regularly and even appeared in a preseason match against New Mexico United. Despite initially stepping away from the game at 15 due to injury, Fernández pursued acting, gaining notoriety for his role in Ted Lasso.
In his own words, Fernández expressed his gratitude, saying, “Fútbol has always been a huge part of my life and identity. 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 giving me the opportunity to compete from day one.”
He added, “This journey back to professional fútbol is about believing in yourself, taking risks, and continuing to chase your dreams. Because as we say in Mexico: hay que seguirle echando ganas (let’s keep giving it our all). Siempre agradecido con Dios, mi familia y amistades por creer en mí. Maybe I’m just a crazy man with crazy dreams… so being here with the ‘Locos’ actually makes perfect sense. ¡Vamos Locos!”
To find out more about El Paso Locomotive FC, you can visit their official website.
