Cristo Fernández, the Mexican actor best known for his role in the Apple TV+ series 'Ted Lasso', stepped onto the field as a late substitute during El Paso Locomotive FC’s USL Cup encounter with New Mexico United on Tuesday evening.
The match concluded with a 2‑0 victory for the visitors, as Joseph Quiah opened the scoring in the 85th minute before Zico Bailey added a second four minutes later, sealing the result.
Attendance at the venue was reported at 5,011, and Fernández was included on the club’s 18‑man matchday roster for the fixture, marking his second appearance against New Mexico United after a brief preseason friendly.
Fernández’s Path to the Pitch
Fernández’s football journey began in youth academies in Mexico, where he trained with Tecos Fútbol Club before a knee injury halted his professional ambitions.
After a two‑month trial and a stint with Chicago Fire FC’s second side, he signed with El Paso Locomotive in May, bringing his lifelong passion for the sport back to the forefront.
The Locomotive, currently seventh in the Western Conference with a 5‑5‑4 record, will next travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for a 9:30 p.m. ET showdown at ONEOK Field.