WATCH: Cristo Fernández speaks for the first time about signing with Locomotive FC

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Since signing with the El Paso Locomotive FC Tuesday, Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández spoke to ABC-7 about joining the team.

After training Wednesday, Fernández said he's able to pursue his dream in sports because of the sports drama. He said the fans helped bring him back to his path to soccer.

"Because of them, now I am pursuing this new dream," Fernández said.

He also said his castmates from Ted Lasso congratulated him for signing with the team.

Hear more from Fernández by watching the video above.