CRISTO FERNÁNDEZ MAKES USL DEBUT FOR EL PASO

Cristo Fernández, an actor best known for his role as Dani Rojas in the comedy series Ted Lasso, made his American professional football debut on Saturday night. Fernández, a forward, was brought on as a substitute in the 79th minute of El Paso's USL Cup match against New Mexico United. The match resulted in El Paso's elimination from the cup competition.

Fernández's appearance came during a cup fixture in the United Football league, the second tier of professional football in the United States. His character in Ted Lasso, Dani Rojas, was also a footballer within the show's narrative. The timing of Fernández's involvement with El Paso's squad reflects a broader pattern of entertainment figures pursuing competitive sporting opportunities.

El Paso's defeat marked the conclusion of their campaign in the USL Cup. No further details regarding Fernández's performance or contract status with the club have been confirmed at present.