Cristo Fernandez has signed with Texas side El Paso Locomotive. who played their first season in the USL Championship in 2019
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez has signed for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive after a two-month trial.
The 35-year-old Mexican, who played Dani Rojas in the hit Apple TV+ programme between 2020. 2023, will now take up a different role for the USL Championship side.
Fernandez played youth football in his home city of Guadalajara,. stepped away from the game at the age of 15 because of a knee injury.
Having moved to London, he was cast in Ted Lasso, which won multiple awards over its initial three-series run.
"Football has always been a huge part of my life. identity, and no matter where life has taken me, the dream of competing professionally never truly left my heart," said Fernandez, who also trialled with the second team of Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire earlier this year.
"I'm incredibly grateful to El Paso Locomotive FC – the club, coaches, staff,. especially my team-mates – for opening the doors and giving me the opportunity to compete from day one.
"This journey back to professional soccer is about believing in yourself, taking risks,. continuing to chase your dreams no matter how unexpected the path may be.
"Maybe I'm just a crazy man with crazy dreams.. so being here with the 'Locos' actually makes perfect sense."
"Cristo is a great addition to our roster. adding another attacking threat to our forward line," said Locomotive head coach Junior Gonzalez.
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