‘Ted Lasso’s Cristó Fernández Makes U.S. Pro Soccer Debut With El Paso Locomotive FC
Actor Cristó Fernández trades the fictional pitch for a USL Cup match with El Paso Locomotive FC.
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The brief
Cristó Fernández, known for his role as Dani Rojas in ‘Ted Lasso,’ has made his professional soccer debut in the United States. The actor played for El Paso Locomotive FC in a USL Cup match.
Coverage notes he received a yellow card during the game. Reporting from The New York Times, ESPN, and Deadline highlights the crossover between entertainment and sports.
The New York Times specifically references the character’s famous “hit the dog” backstory regarding the yellow card. Specifics regarding the match result or Fernández's playing time are not provided in the initial coverage.
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Quick answers
Which team did Cristó Fernández play for?
He made his debut with El Paso Locomotive FC.
What happened during the match?
Coverage notes he received a yellow card, though specific details regarding the foul are limited.
Who is reporting this story?
Outlets including The New York Times, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and Deadline are covering the event.
Coverage (5)
- ‘Ted Lasso’ star Cristo Fernández gets yellow in pro soccer debut, but not for hitting dog The New York Times · 7h ago
- Cristo Fernández, 'Ted Lasso' actor, plays for El Paso Locomotive FC in USL Cup match Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- 'Ted Lasso' star Cristo Fernández, who played Dani Rojas in the hit show, makes pro U.S. soccer debut Syracuse.com · 7h ago
- 'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernández makes USL debut for El Paso Locomotive ESPN · 7h ago
- ‘Ted Lasso’s Cristó Fernández Makes U.S. Pro Soccer Debut With El Paso Locomotive FC Deadline · 7h ago
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