National Football League (NFL) star and Super Bowl LIV Champion, Patrick Mahomes, has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Sporting Kansas City.
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, who led the team to back-to back Super Bowl appearances, is also a minority-owner of the Kansas City Royals Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise since July 2020.
No valuation has reported for Mahomes’ investment in Sporting Club, the MLS franchise’s ownership group.Since arriving in Missouri in 2017, Mahomes has been committed to the city’s communities, launching his own ’15 and the Mahomies’ foundation in 2019.
Having signed a ten-year, over US$500 million contract extension to stay with the Chiefs in 2020, the star quarterback is now involved with multiple Kansas City sports teams. His fiancee, Brittany Matthews, is also a co-owner of the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) Kansas City franchise.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to join Sporting Kansas City’s ownership team and strengthen my connection to the fans and the city I love”, Mahomes said.“Sporting is a community-oriented club and I am excited to continue supporting the growth of soccer in Kansas City.”
Sporting KC’s principal owner, Cliff Illig, said “Patrick is a tremendous ambassador for Kansas City and we are delighted to welcome him to the Sporting Club ownership group.“In addition to achieving excellence on the field, he is deeply committed to giving back to the community and elevating the sport of soccer. Patrick is also accustomed to cultivating a winning culture, and we look forward to contending for championships at Children’s Mercy Park well into the future.”NFL star Patrick Mahomes has joined the ownership group of MLS’ Sporting Kansas City.
