Los Angeles, July 13 -- 'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernandez has made his professional soccer debut and played his first game against New Mexico United on Saturday.

The Texas team lost 2-0 in the United Soccer League Cup match.

Fernandez, who signed with El Paso Locomotive FC in May this year, took to the field as a substitute for forward Rubio Rubin in the 79th minute of Saturday's home match at Southwest University Park.

Notably, the actor previously played with Tecos FC at the youth level before he had to take a break due to an injury. After a two-month trial, he signed with El Paso in May.

"Football has always been a huge part of my life and identity, and no matter where life has taken me, the dream of competing professionally never...