Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Are Working to Bring a WNBA Team to Kansas City: Reports

Mar. 15, 2025

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Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty

A new WNBA franchise could be coming soon to Kansas City — thanks toPatrickandBrittany Mahomes!

The Chiefs quarterback and his wife — along with their fellow co-owners of the KC Current, Chris and Angie Long — have met with WNBA officials about the possibility of bringing another women’s pro franchise to the area,according to ESPN.

A new team would join the Mahomes’ ownership portfolio that also includes the Kansas City Royals, Sporting KC and the Alpine Formula One team.

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Patrick and Brittany, a former college soccer player, have been longtime supporters of women’s sports.

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“@caitlinclark22 keep doing your thing!!” Brittany wrote in her message to the athlete. “You’re a baller and it’s incredible to see what you’re doing for the game and women’s sports!!”

In September, the couple was seen cheering on their soccer team when they played the Utah Royals in Kansas City.

“Let’s gooooo!” thesoon-to-be mom of threewrote in her Instagram Stories.

In the photo, the couple rocked red Current t-shirts, with Brittany also throwing on a hoodie with the team’s name. They wore matching KC caps in the team’s colors of light blue, red and white.

The team’sInstagramaccount also shared the photo on their feed, writing, “Thanks for the support bosses 🫶.”

source: people.com