“Ted Lasso” actor Cristo Fernandez will not travel with El Paso Locomotive FC for Saturday’s match against Monterey Bay FC, according to a team spokesperson.Fernandez, who portrayed fan-favorite character Dani Rojas on the Apple TV series “Ted Lasso,” previously signed with the USL club in May and was considered a possible participant in El Paso’s upcoming match at Cardinale Stadium.In an email sent Tuesday to KSBW 8 News, a spokesperson for El Paso Locomotive FC said Fernandez will not make the trip to Monterey Bay.Fernandez’s signing was announced in May, though league and federation approval was still pending at the time. He has not suited up for the El Paso squad, and it is unclear why.His potential appearance drew attention because of his popularity from “Ted Lasso,” where his character became known for the phrase, “Fútbol is life.”Monterey Bay FC is scheduled to host El Paso Locomotive FC on Saturday at Cardinale Stadium.
SEASIDE, Calif. —
“Ted Lasso” actor Cristo Fernandez will not travel with El Paso Locomotive FC for Saturday’s match against Monterey Bay FC, according to a team spokesperson.
Fernandez, who portrayed fan-favorite character Dani Rojas on the Apple TV series “Ted Lasso,” previously signed with the USL club in May and was considered a possible participant in El Paso’s upcoming match at Cardinale Stadium.
In an email sent Tuesday to KSBW 8 News, a spokesperson for El Paso Locomotive FC said Fernandez will not make the trip to Monterey Bay.
Fernandez’s signing was announced in May, though league and federation approval was still pending at the time. He has not suited up for the El Paso squad, and it is unclear why.
His potential appearance drew attention because of his popularity from “Ted Lasso,” where his character became known for the phrase, “Fútbol is life.”
Monterey Bay FC is scheduled to host El Paso Locomotive FC on Saturday at Cardinale Stadium.