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Joseph Zucker

Jul 12, 2026

Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández debuted Saturday for El Paso Locomotive FC.

The actor, who portrays Dani Rojas in the television series, came on as a substitute in the 79th minute of El Paso's 2-0 loss to New Mexico United in the USL Cup.

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Fernández played competitively at the youth level before focusing on a new career. He signed with El Paso in May following a two-month trial.

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