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Dani Rojas Signs! ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Cristo Fernandez Joins Professional Soccer Team In Mexico

Deadline·Jesse Whittock·20 days ago
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Dani Rojas hasn’t been confirmed to return for AFC Richmond’s next season, but Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernandez is headed back to the training pitch after signing for a professional soccer club in Mexico. Following a two-month trial with second division team Paso Locomotive, Fernandez signed a contract with the USL Championship team. He had trialed with MLS side Chicago Fire earlier this year. The 35-year-old Fernandez started his soccer career in Mexico aged 15, but injury ended curtailed his career. He later moved to London, where he was cast in Ted Lasso , Apple TV ‘s comedy-drama starring Jason Sudeikis as an American who becomes coach of an English top division team with little to no experience. “ Football has always been a huge part of my life and identity, and no matter where life has taken me, the dream of competing professionally never truly left my heart,” said Fernández.…

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