Despite Patrick Mahomes’ Support, $800 Million Project Faced Roadblock as KC Current Co-owners Reveal Hardships
Patrick Mahomes has been investing in different sports lately. He owns a stake in Formula One team, Alpine Racing. But the athlete loves women’s sports too. The QB showed this in 2023 when he joined his wife, Brittany Mahomes, at the ownership ranks of the NWSL franchise, Kansas City Current. After gaining such high-profile owners, the franchise made its first major move. Building a home stadium! The same year Mahomes became a co-owner, the club started constructing CPKC Stadium. On March 16, 2024, it hosted its first match. But the journey wasn’t smooth.
KC Current’s co-owner Angie Long recently revealed that when they proposed the plan to build their stadium, many banks didn’t give the funds for the project. However, with the support of other owners, she succeeded in her plan. Now, the project has become a huge one. In April this year, the Port Authority of Kansas City and the KC Current announced a $800 million project on 10 acres of land near the Berkley Riverfront Park.
While they initially faced roadblocks, Long was convinced of her mission. Her belief came from the change in society’s outlook towards women’s sports. Talking about it while revealing the problems, she said, “People have completely changed the way they think about women’s sports and it doesn’t feel temporary at all.” She is right! The first game at the stadium was a sell-out. People turned up in huge numbers to watch their home girls battle it out. NFL MVP’s efforts paid off!
“People have completely changed the way they think about women’s sports and it doesn’t feel temporary at all.” Co-Owner @AngieKLong1 @cpkcstadium is a permanent and evergoing investment in women’s sports that we’re proud to have in #KCBABY https://t.co/1qVj6NnnsP
— KC Current (@thekccurrent) August 27, 2024
He and his wife were present during the grand opening of the CPKC Stadium. Later, he brought his teammates to watch women’s soccer matches. Here comes the big news! The most famous Chiefs player other than the quarterback is their tight end, Travis Kelce. And the QB and TE’s friendship extends beyond the gridiron. In August 2024, he was seen with this friend cheering for KC Current. The Grim Reaper understands the power of marketing. He is trying very hard to bring Taylor Swift to NWSL games. If he succeeds, NWSL’s popularity will skyrocket. We are already seeing this in the NFL.
Patrick Mahomes is slowly becoming an advocate of women in sports. Let’s explain why we say that.
After buying a stake in KC Current, Patrick Mahomes calls women’s sports ‘incredible’
In a stunning moment of influence and advocacy, the MVP made waves at the TIME100 Gala this past April after being named one of the 100 Most Influential People. But this wasn’t just a night for celebration; it was a platform for change. As he stood before a captivated audience, he raised his glass and made a powerful declaration: “Tonight, I’d like to raise a glass to a new era in sports. An era in which the women’s game is finally getting the attention it deserves. The real reason you should care about women’s sports is because they’re incredible.” His words resonated far beyond the walls of the gala, echoing across the sports world and igniting a renewed passion for the recognition of women’s sports.
This passion for women’s sports isn’t just a public stance—it’s personal. The MVP’s support for women athletes runs deep within his own family. His wife, Brittany, was a soccer player before they married, and his sister, Mia Randall, shines on her school’s basketball team. Even his young daughter has caught the sports bug, already showing a love for basketball. With so many talented female athletes in his life, it’s no wonder he’s become such a vocal advocate. Surrounded by these inspiring women and holding the power to influence change, it’s not far-fetched to imagine him championing a women’s football league someday. It might be a long shot, but stranger things have happened.
For now, though, the focus is singular. The Chiefs Kingdom has one clear goal in mind for their star quarterback: a three-peat. Can he lead them to another Super Bowl victory? The tools are all there—the arm, the vision, the leadership. But in a league where anything can happen, and no victory is guaranteed, the pressure is on. As he balances his advocacy for women’s sports with the demands of leading his team, one question remains: Can he do it all? The world is watching, and if his past performances are any indication, he’s more than ready to rise to the challenge.
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