“F–k throwing the ball,” Lamar Jackson vented after his AFC Championship meltdown against the Chiefs. Little did he know, Patrick Mahomes would soon trade pigskins for soccer balls, showing up at CPKC Stadium with his wife Brittany to witness a different kind of comeback story.

The Mahomes power couple turned heads at CPKC Stadium on Saturday night. But this wasn’t your average date night. Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, decked out in matching KC Current jerseys and caps, brought star power to a pivotal moment for their NWSL team.

After dropping three straight and tumbling from the NWSL’s top spot, the Current desperately needed a win. Enter Temwa Chawinga, the team’s goal-scoring machine. In the 47th minute, she tucked away her 15th of the season, cementing a 1-0 victory over Utah Royals FC. It’s Chawinga’s eighth straight match with a goal, padding her lead in the Golden Boot race.

For Brittany Mahomes, this outing was a far cry from her recent Chiefs game experience. She’d admitted to feeling sleepy during night games, playfully promoting Alani Nu energy drinks on Instagram just days earlier. At CPKC Stadium, though, Brittany was wide awake and all smiles, snacks in hand, fully invested in the Current’s resurgence.

The 11,500 fans in attendance couldn’t miss the significance of the Mahomes’ presence. Fresh off a statement win against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Week 1 opener, Patrick swapped Chiefs red for Current red. It’s a juggling act he’s mastering – fierce competitor on Sundays, soccer cheerleader on Saturdays.

Patrick Mahomes’ competitive fire burns bright, on and off the field

“Just got to wear white cleats next time. That’s my advice to him…” Patrick Mahomes’ post-game jab at Lamar Jackson echoed in fans’ ears as he took his seat at CPKC Stadium. The quip came after a controversial overturned touchdown sealed Kansas City’s 27-20 win over the Ravens.

That razor-sharp competitive edge is now spilling over into Mahomes’ off-field ventures. The Current’s bounce-back win mirrors the never-say-die attitude that’s made him a three-time Super Bowl champ. It’s a spirit the soccer squad will need as they face a daunting stretch against fellow top-four NWSL clubs.

For KC diehards, seeing their franchise quarterback go all-in on women’s soccer is a source of immense pride. KC Current fans might chime in on Roquan Smith’s words for Lamar Jackson, his QB, and feel the same about the Mahomes family’s commitment to their team. “I have all my faith in Lamar,” said the 27-year-old.

As the final whistle blew on Saturday, sealing the Current’s vital win, one couldn’t help but think of Ravens coach John Harbaugh’s words after their loss to the Chiefs: “I’m proud of the way our guys played, the way we fought and the way we competed.” The KC Current, with owners like the Mahomes in their corner, seems poised to embody that same fighting spirit for the rest of the NWSL season.