Apple TV+'s Emmy-winning comedy "Ted Lasso" is set to return for its fourth season, shifting its focus to the newly formed AFC Richmond women's team, the Lady Greyhounds. Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, will be returning to London to coach this new squad.

Original characters Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham), Keeley (Juno Temple), Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt), and Higgins (Jeremy Swift) are expected to reappear. The introduction of the women's team brings a host of new players and faces to the series.

Key Players and Coaches

Tanya Reynolds joins the cast as Coach Alice Chilton, an assistant coach who is passionate about the sport and initially skeptical of Ted's coaching methods. Reynolds, an Oxford School of Drama alum, has an extensive filmography including "Emma," "Sex Education," and "Outlander."

Abbie Hern portrays Gemma, a striker and former teammate of Alice. Hern, who made her acting debut in Jordan Peele's "The Twilight Zone," has also appeared in "Peaky Blinders" and "Enola Holmes 2."

Faye Marsay plays Lizzie, a center back and a single mother navigating her football career and family life. Marsay is known for her roles in "Game of Thrones," "Andor," and "Doctor Who."

Jude Mack is cast as Boots, the team's assertive goalkeeper. Mack, a graduate of the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, has prior credits in "The Capture" and "Anansi Boys."

New and Returning Characters

Aisling Sharkey and Rex Hayes will play twin defenders Niamh and Siobhan, respectively. Sharkey has credits in "Heirs of the Night" and "Jurassic World: Dominion," while Hayes has appeared in "Bang" and "The Pact."

Mercedes Assad takes on the role of Margy, a team member who has played football since childhood. Assad has stage credits and has been seen in "FBI: International."

Annelise Heywood makes her professional debut as Mady. Heywood is a recent graduate of Arts Educational Schools London.

Shannon Hayes reprises her role as Shannon, a local girl Ted befriended in earlier seasons. Hayes, an Oxford University and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School alum, has appeared in "Vigil" and "Years and Years."

Lauren Hendricks plays Caroline Seaward, a physiotherapist. Hendricks is also recognized for her work in national Ginsters commercials and as part of the musical comedy duo Carey-Hills and Hendricks.

Grant Feely takes over the role of Ted's son, Henry Lasso, who was previously played by Gus Turner. Feely has appeared in "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and "Five Nights at Freddy's."

Legendary performer Tracey Ullman joins the cast as Zelda, an unpredictable entrepreneur whose involvement with the club promises both opportunity and chaos. Ullman's career spans over 75 IMDb credits, including "The Tracey Ullman Show" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

The upcoming season will consist of ten episodes, continuing the narrative of AFC Richmond as it expands into women's professional football.