Overview
- El Paso Locomotive announced Tuesday that Cristo Fernández has signed a professional deal, with the move awaiting league and federation sign-off.
- Fernández earned the contract after a two-month trial and a preseason appearance against New Mexico United, and coach Junior Gonzalez said he adds another attacking threat.
- He is listed as a forward for the Texas club, and the team did not disclose contract terms under its policy.
- The 35-year-old played in Tecos FC’s youth system before a knee injury at 15, and he pursued a comeback this year by training with Chicago Fire II.
- El Paso sit fourth in the USL Championship’s Western Conference and next host AV Alta FC on May 27 in a cup match in the U.S. second tier.