Jason Sudeikis, who plays Coach Lasso, continues to express Ted's vulnerability as he manages anxiety and the sadness that comes with being away from his son.
kicks off on a sour note as pundits expect the folksy American coach’s AFC Richmond soccer team to end last in England’s Premiere League and face relegation.
“At the start of the season, they’re coming into the Premier League and a lot of people aren’t expecting them to do very well,” said Toheeb Jimoh, the actor who portrays player Sam Obisanya. “They’re dealing with a lot of outside noise.” Sudeikis, who created the series with Coach Beard actor Brendan Hunt and TV producers Bill Lawrence and Joe Kelly, continues to express Ted’s vulnerability as he manages anxiety and the sadness that comes with being away from his son.
It has rubbed off on captain-turned-assistant coach Roy Kent, portrayed by Brett Goldstein, who refers to AFC Richmond as a family and explained that each teammate has a role in their family.AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton, played by Hannah Waddingham, also embraces the warm, fuzzy team feeling.