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05/12 12:42 CDT From Dani Rojas to the USL: Cristo Fernandez earns an El Paso
Locomotive deal
From Dani Rojas to the USL: Cristo Fernandez earns an El Paso Locomotive deal
EL PASO, Texas (AP) --- Forward Cristo Fernandez, the actor who portrayed Dani
Rojas on the Apple TV series "Ted Lasso" has signed with El Paso Locomotive FC
of the USL to play soccer professionally.
Terms of the deal announced Tuesday, which still must be approved by the
second-tier league and soccer federation, were not disclosed.
Fernandez earned the deal after a two-month trial with the team, appearing in a
preseason match against New Mexico United. He played soccer at the youth level
before an injury at the age of 15 led him to acting.
"No matter where life has taken me, the dream of competing professionally never
truly left my heart," Fernandez said. "I'm incredibly grateful to El Paso
Locomotive FC --- the club, coaches, staff, and especially my teammates --- for
opening the doors and giving me the opportunity to compete from day one."
Locomotive coach Junior Gonzalez said Fernandez is a great addition, giving
them another attacking threat while bringing passion and leadership to the
locker room.
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