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A famous person NFL participant is investing within the different football – for the second time.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is becoming a member of the possession group of NWSL’s Kansas Metropolis Present, the group introduced Tuesday. Mahomes’ spouse, Brittany, co-founded the group alongside Chris and Angie Lengthy in December 2020.
Mahomes stated in a press release: “I’m grateful for the possibility to hitch my spouse as a part of the Kansas Metropolis Present’s possession group.”
The Tremendous Bowl LIV MVP added: “Brittany and the Longs have accomplished an unimaginable job constructing a world-class group. I’m excited to hitch one other championship-caliber membership because it continues to make historical past.”
Mahomes, 27, gained the NFL’s Most Invaluable Participant award in 2018 on his option to Tremendous Bowl glory when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in 2020.
He’s already a part-owner of the Kansas Metropolis Royals franchise in Main League Baseball and Sporting Kansas Metropolis, the town’s Main League Soccer group.
“We’re so thrilled to make this a household affair and have Patrick be part of as an proprietor,” stated Brittany Mahomes. “He has been an enormous supporter behind-the-scenes. His ardour for the Present is simple and I’m glad that he will probably be with us as we proceed on our journey to turn into the most effective within the NWSL.”
Mahomes turns into the primary energetic NFL participant to have an possession stake in a NWSL franchise.
“Patrick is clearly a once-in-a-generation athlete and somebody who has had an immeasurable influence on the Kansas Metropolis group,” stated Chris and Angie Lengthy. “Working with Brittany has been a blessing. We’re elated to now accomplice with Patrick too.”
