After more than a year of speculation, Apple TV+ has ordered a fourth season of its Emmy-winning comedy Ted Lasso. The pickup comes after co-creator and star Jason Sudeikis closed a deal to reprise his role as the title character, the manager of the fictional AFC Richmond soccer club in London.

The hit series, “Ted Lasso” is officially returning for Season 4! Executive producer and star Jason Sudeikis broke the news on Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast. Sudeikis says that in the new season Ted is going to coach a women’s soccer team.

Jason Sudeikis' critically acclaimed soccer series 'Ted Lasso' is officially returning for season 4, Apple TV+ announced on Friday.