10/02/2026
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BEST OF 2026 is HOT OFF THE PRESS! Hit TV show Ted Lasso began as an advertising effort by NBC Sports, much like the messaging you see from our faithful advertisers throughout this special issue. It launched during the pandemic, just when we needed a boost of positivity, then it became a real show on Apple TV. Now in its fourth season, it’s still a shining light of hope and resilience, just like Fort Worth. In the very positive spirit of everyone’s favorite American football coach-turned-British futbol coach, we give you one final soccer-inspired moment with our own cast of characters. As for the cover models “subbing in” for the show poster you see here, we have Fort Worth comedian Ian Mac as Ted, plus (clockwise from left) Ivy Aranaught of Higher Purpose Emporium as Keeley, photographer Ontario Mireles of the viral Instagram page Fort Worth People as Roy, Weekly contributor and musician Kena Sosa as Rebecca, visual artist and bassist Jack “Jackdaw” Russell as Coach Beard, and the Fort Worth Vaqueros as themselves. Thanks for playing! And a special thanks to Mireles for taking the pics and Art Director Ryan Burger for the epic finished product. More to follow! In the meantime, pick up your copy in stands today!