Cristo Fernandez, who many will know as Dani Rojas, has now put pen to paper on a professional deal with US side El Paso Locomotive. Fernandez spent two months on trial with the Texas-based side, who play in the USL Championship, before signing professional terms.
"I'm excited to coach the Crew and thank the Haslam, Johnson and Edwards families, Issa, Marc and the entire team for the opportunity to join the club," Rydstrom said. "After every meeting with Crew leadership, the feeling continued to grow that this club is special and something that you want to be part of. "As a coach, you love the Crew's playing style and how the players enjoy it, the focus on hard work and the club's passionate supporters."
Hansi Flick's arrival in 2024 has reshaped Barcelona's identity, as this is no longer a side defined by sterile control or cautious possession. Instead, Flick has overseen a version of Barça that plays with urgency, verticality and, above all, relentless attacking intent. While defensive issues remain a work in progress, the numbers up front are becoming impossible to ignore. There is no attempt here to downplay what Xavi achieved during a complicated period for the club.
