The “Lasso Way” is officially back, and the internet is celebrating with plenty of biscuits and heart emojis. After years of speculation that the whistle had blown for the final time, fans are losing it over the official confirmation that Ted Lasso is returning for a fourth season on Apple TV.
The hit series, which first stole our hearts in , followed the journey of American football coach Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) as he navigated the world of British soccer. While the season finale in felt like a definitive goodbye—with Ted returning to the U.S. and leaving AFC Richmond in the hands of Roy Kent and Coach Beard—Sudeikis has pulled off the ultimate trick play by bringing the show back.
The Twist That Has X Buzzing
The buzz started reaching a fever pitch when Sudeikis made a surprise appearance on the “New Heights” podcast. He dropped a bombshell that sent social media into a tailspin: Ted isn’t just coming back; he’s switching gears.
“Ted’s coaching a women’s team. So there, that’s happening,” Sudeikis teased. This revelation aligns perfectly with the season finale hint where Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) and Keeley Jones (Juno Temple) discussed launching an AFC Richmond women’s team.
On X (formerly Twitter), fans are already celebrating the move. “Ted Lasso coaching a women’s team is exactly the wholesome content the world needs right now,” one user wrote in a post that quickly garnered thousands of likes. Another added, “If we get Roy Kent helping out with the women’s team, I will never ask for anything again!”
A First Look and a New Catchphrase
Apple TV fueled the fire by dropping a teaser in April that shows Ted returning to the pitch to a hero’s welcome. But it’s a new “Ted-ism” that has really gone viral. In the clip, Ted introduces his latest abbreviation: “ASAP PP,” which he translates as “as soon as possible, pretty please.”
TikTok creators have already started using the “ASAP PP” audio for everything from coffee orders to work deadlines. The streamer also released first-look images in January , featuring Sudeikis in his signature gear alongside Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) and a new face played by Tanya Reynolds.
One image in particular has fans emotional: Ted handing his iconic pink box of homemade biscuits to Rebecca beside an aircraft. It is a clear sign that the show’s heart remains firmly intact.
Who Is Joining the Roster?
While the core “Diamond Dogs” and the Richmond family are returning—including Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Hunt, and Temple—the squad is expanding. Alongside Reynolds, new cast members include Grant Feely, Jude Mack, Faye Marsey, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, and Abbie Hern.
According to an official press release, the new season sees Ted taking on his “biggest challenge yet” by coaching a second division women’s football team. The synopsis promises that the team will learn to “leap before they look,” taking chances they never thought possible.
Mark Your Calendars
The wait is almost over for those desperate for more “believe” in their lives. Ted Lasso season is set to premiere on Apple TV on August , with new episodes dropping weekly on Wednesdays.
As the countdown begins, the online community is proof that Ted’s optimism is as infectious as ever. Whether you are in it for the soccer, the biscuits, or the life lessons, one thing is certain: Richmond is ready to welcome its coach home.
