{
  "id": 16870,
  "title": "Ted Lasso returns next week with two major changes in season 4",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/ted-lasso-returns-next-week-with-two-major-changes-in-season-4",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-07-31T17:15:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/31/ted-lasso-returns-next-week-with-two-major-changes-in-season-4/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ted Lasso season 4 is set to premiere on August 4 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT, bringing with it two major changes. The beloved characters from past seasons, including Ted, Rebecca, Keeley, Roy, and Coach Beard, will continue to grace the screen. However, the new season introduces a significant shift as it centers on a women's team, the Lady Greyhounds. Newcomers Tanya Reynolds, Abbie Hern, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Aisling Sharkey, and Rex Hayes will join the cast, with the latter two appearing as twins. On the other hand, regular AFC Richmond men Jamie Tartt, Dani Rojas, Sam Obisanya, Isaac McAdoo, and Colin Hughes will be absent, though they may make cameo appearances. Co-creator Bill Lawrence, who previously played a pivotal role, will work alongside Jack Burditt, an experienced showrunner known for 30 Rock and Modern Family. Lawrence, who had virtually no involvement in season 3, is now assisting Sudeikis in keeping the show on budget and on schedule.",
  "summary": "Ted Lasso is almost back ( watch on Apple TV ), with season 4 premiering this Tuesday, August 4 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT. Here are two major changes to expect from the new season of Ted Lasso.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Ted Lasso season 4 is coming soon with these two major changes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/ted-lasso-season-4-is-coming-soon-with-these-two-major-changes",
        "published": "2026-08-02T01:27:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}