"Cristo Fernandez has signed for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive after a two-month trial. The 35-year-old Mexican, who played Dani Rojas in the hit Apple TV+ programme between 2020 and 2023, will now take up a different role for the USL Championship side. Fernandez played youth football in his home city of Guadalajara, but stepped away from the game at the age of 15 because of a knee injury."
"“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 Fernandez, who also trialled with the second team of Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire earlier this year. “I'm incredibly grateful to El Paso Locomotive FC the club, coaches, staff, and especially my team-mates for opening the doors and giving me the opportunity to compete from day one.”"
"“This journey back to professional soccer is about believing in yourself, taking risks, and continuing to chase your dreams no matter how unexpected the path may be. “Maybe I'm just a crazy man with crazy dreams... so being here with the 'Locos' actually makes perfect sense.”"
"“Cristo is a great addition to our roster, adding another attacking threat to our forward line,” said Locomotive head coach Junior Gonzalez."
Cristo Fernandez has signed with El Paso Locomotive after a two-month trial with the USL Championship side. The 35-year-old Mexican previously played Dani Rojas in Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso from 2020 to 2023. Fernandez began youth football in Guadalajara but left the sport at 15 due to a knee injury. After moving to London, he was cast in Ted Lasso and later trialled with Chicago Fire’s second team earlier in the year. He said the move reflects belief in himself, taking risks, and continuing to pursue professional soccer despite an unexpected path. El Paso head coach Junior Gonzalez welcomed him as an additional attacking threat for the forward line.
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