According to a 9To5mac article, Apple TV+’s popular series Ted Lasso will soon shift its focus in season four, moving from AFC Richmond’s men’s team to the formation of a women’s team. Filming is now slated to begin either in May or June, according to the Sigmund Judge (Magic Rays of Light) podcast. Judge shared this development on X, noting that while the men’s team will still appear, the primary narrative will revolve around the women’s team.

EXCLUSIVE: London filming for #TedLasso S4 is now set to begin in May/June with focus shifting at AFC Richmond to the formation of its women’s team.

— Sigmund Judge (@sigjudge) February 5, 2025

Also, did I forget to mention an EXCLUSIVE #TedLasso S4 update? pic.twitter.com/3g5XmGMyRH

— Sigmund Judge (@sigjudge) February 5, 2025

This major change in direction comes after a slight delay in production. Originally scheduled to start earlier in the year, filming will now begin mid-year. Judge’s track record as a reliable Apple TV+ source further lends credibility to the news in 9To5mac.

“Season four will apparently shift away from the original AFC Richmond men’s team to instead highlight the formation of a women’s team,” Judge posted on x.

Fans are left wondering how this will affect the series’ beloved characters, particularly Jason Sudeikis (We’re the Millers, Horrible Bosses), who plays the title role of Ted Lasso.  But 9To5mac said though the narrative shift will introduce new characters, it’s unclear whether Sudeikis will continue as head coach or take a lesser role. There’s hope, however, that the men’s team will still make appearances, keeping the familiar dynamics fans have grown to love.

The move to a women’s team comes at a time when many shows are broadening their narratives to reflect more diverse perspectives. This new direction offers a fresh storyline, but it also brings the challenge of keeping the heart of the show intact. Will fans embrace the change or will the shift leave them longing for the previous dynamics of AFC Richmond’s men’s squad?

Ted Lasso season 4 promises to deliver a bold new storyline with its focus on women’s football, yet it remains to be seen how the fanbase will respond to this change. As filming begins this summer, excitement builds over how the show will evolve while still keeping the charm that made it a hit in the first place.