Actor Cristo Fernandez Makes Shocking Soccer Debut in USL Cup
Cristo Fernandez, known for his role as Danny Rojas in Ted Lasso, stepped onto a professional soccer field for the first time in a USL Cup match, subbing in the 79th minute and receiving a yellow card. His journey from Tecos FC youth player to Hollywood star and back to the sport is explored in a recent ESPN interview.
Jul 13, 2026