"Cristo Fernández, 35, logged half-an-hour for Locomotive in their win against New Mexico United over the weekend, with the Junior Gonzalez-coached side set to determine if they will sign the actor-turned-soccer player to a contract in the coming week."
"A promising player in his youth, Fernández suffered a serious knee injury with hometown side Tecos Fútbol Club when he was 15 years old, and subsequently turned to acting at university."
"An avid soccer fan who is can often be found attending professional matches, Fernández's attempt to land with El Paso don't so much represent a new path so much as a return to the old one."
Cristo Fernández, the actor famous for his role in Ted Lasso, is pursuing a professional soccer career by trialing with El Paso Locomotive FC in the USL Championship. He played 30 minutes in their recent victory against New Mexico United, with the club deciding on a contract within the coming week. Prior to this, Fernández also trialed with Chicago Fire II and scored in a match against Forward Madison FC. An avid soccer fan, Fernández is returning to his childhood passion after a serious knee injury at age 15 ended his youth career with Tecos Fútbol Club, leading him to pursue acting instead. His path represents a rare reversal of the typical athlete-to-actor trajectory.
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