Football Is Life: 'Ted Lasso' Star Cristo Fernandez Lands Deal With USL Club

Summary: Cristo Fernandez, the actor famous for playing Dani Rojas on the hit TV show "Ted Lasso," has signed a real professional soccer contract. He will play for El Paso Locomotive FC in the USL Championship. Fernandez actually played youth soccer but had to stop at age 15 because of a bad injury, which led him to acting instead. After a hard two-month tryout, he finally achieved his lifelong dream of going pro. His new coach says he brings great passion and skill to the team.

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