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Cristo Fernández Makes Professional Soccer Debut With El Paso Locomotive

Signed in May after trials and earlier reserve training, his second-half appearance was welcomed by the club as a personal return to the sport.

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Overview

  • The 35-year-old actor, best known for playing Dani Rojas on Ted Lasso, entered a USL Championship match for El Paso Locomotive in the second half of his first competitive appearance for the club.
  • El Paso lost the match 2-0 with both goals scored in stoppage time, and Fernández received a yellow card during his brief spell on the field.
  • Fernández earned a contract in May after roughly two months of trials that included training with the Chicago Fire reserve squad and practice sessions with El Paso.
  • Coach Junior Gonzalez cited Fernández’s leadership, dedication and commitment during the trial period as key reasons for signing him to the roster.
  • Fernández has framed the move as the fulfillment of a long-held dream after a serious knee injury as a teen interrupted his early playing path, and the club will now evaluate whether he can earn more minutes and a sustained role.