# Ted Lasso returns to coach a women's team in season 4

> The beloved Apple TV coach is back with a new mission: leading AFC Richmond's newly formed women's soccer team.
- Title: Ted Lasso returns to coach a women's team in season 4
- Summary: The beloved Apple TV coach is back with a new mission: leading AFC Richmond's newly formed women's soccer team. Ted Lasso season 4 brings the beloved coach…
- Keywords: ted lasso, season 4, apple tv, jason sudeikis, afc richmond, women's soccer, women's sports, streaming, comedy, wnba, Ted, Lasso
- Source: Men's Health — https://menshealth.com/entertainment/a73358294/ted-lasso-season-4-release-schedule
- Author: Evan Romano
- Published: 2026-09-16T20:34:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ted lasso, season 4, apple tv, jason sudeikis, afc richmond, women's soccer, women's sports, streaming, comedy, wnba
## Ted Lasso isn't over yet
After season 3 felt like a goodbye in 2023, the show is back. Ted returns to AFC Richmond with a new challenge.
## A women's team takes center stage
Season 4 focuses on Ted coaching AFC Richmond's newly formed women's soccer team. It's something he's never done before.
## Sudeikis cares about women's sports
Jason Sudeikis is a noted WNBA fan and co-creator of the show. He wants to shine light on women's sports at scale.
## Sports as metaphor for life
Sudeikis sees sports as great metaphors for family and ensemble. Getting people facing the same direction creates comedy and drama.

> I think sports are great metaphors for family, for ensemble.
## The same feel-good formula
If you loved previous seasons, you'll enjoy this one. It's 30 to 50 minutes a week of feeling good, not frustration.
## Episodes drop early on Tuesdays
New episodes officially release Wednesdays, but Apple TV drops them Tuesday evenings. The next one comes September 23.
## Ten episodes total this season
Season 4 has 10 episodes releasing weekly. Seven have aired, leaving three more weeks of Ted coaching the women's team.
## The season wraps October 7
Episodes started August 5 and run through October 7. The final three episodes air September 23, 30, and October 7.
## Key takeaway

Ted Lasso season 4 brings the beloved coach back to AFC Richmond to lead a newly formed women's team, with 10 weekly episodes running through October 7.