‘Ted Lasso’ star Cristo Fernandez getting pro soccer chance with USL’s Locomotive FC
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By Christian Arnold
Published on March 4, 2026.
Cristo Fernández, known as Dani Rojas on the Apple TV series "Ted Lasso," is undergoing an informal tryout with the El Paso Locomotive FC. He played 30 minutes in their preseason match against New Mexico and is expected to decide his future with the team next week. This is not the first time Fernáandez has played for a professional team; he previously played for Chicago Fire II and played for the fictional club.
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