Cristo Fernandez made his USL Championship debut for El Paso Locomotive on Saturday, Oct. 3, approaching as an 82nd-minute sub within the membership’s 3-1 loss to Lexington SC.
The 35-year-old, greatest identified for enjoying Dani Rojas within the hit Apple TV present “Ted Lasso,” signed with El Paso in Could, however had but to look in a league match for the membership.
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Fernandez had made one prior look for El Paso, approaching as a late sub in a USL Cup match towards New Mexico United on July 12.
Fernández performed within the academy of his hometown aspect Tecos FC earlier than turning to performing after a severe knee damage at age 15.
The Mexico native is making an attempt a comeback practically 20 years after his profession seemingly ended. After occurring trial with the Chicago Hearth’s reserve aspect, he ultimately signed for El Paso.
“Fútbol has at all times been an enormous a part of my life and identification, and regardless of the place life has taken me, the dream of competing professionally by no means actually left my coronary heart,” Fernández stated after signing with El Paso.
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“I am extremely grateful to El Paso Locomotive FC — the membership, coaches, employees, and particularly my teammates — for opening the doorways and giving me the chance to compete from day one.”
This text initially appeared on USA TODAY: ‘Ted Lasso’ star Cristo Fernandez makes USL debut with El Paso Locomotive
