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Patrick Mahomes has joined his wife Brittany as the owner of the NWSL outfit Kansas City Current. With this decision, he joins the star-studded owners of the women’s soccer league in the US. Just a day into his ownership, the NFL superstar is getting a grand welcome to the owner’s box. And Serena Williams’ husband greeted the duo in just one word.

With more sports superstars joining the women’s soccer scene, the popularity of the sport is sure to skyrocket. And that is surely what the sport needs at the moment.

Alexis Ohanian welcomes Patrick Mahomes in style

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Tennis superstar Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian greeted the new owner of the Kansas City Current Patrick Mahomes in one word. Ohanian, who is an investor in the NWSL outfit Angel City FC, reacted to the news through a tweet.

“Welcome,” Ohanian wrote in a tweet, tagging Mahomes.

Ohanian is an entrepreneur who is a co-founder of the social media giant Reddit. He has made a name for himself as a spokesperson for the women’s sports industry. His own NWSL outfit is valued at $100 million. So, when news of something that will definitely help the cause came out, surely, he would react to it.

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Mahomes joined his wife as a co-owner of the Kansas City-based soccer club on Tuesday. Brittany Mahomes has owned the outfit since its inception in 2021 and the Chiefs QB is a vocal supporter of the team. But his inclusion as an owner is going to give a boost to women’s soccer in the country by bringing many of his fans into the fold. And surely the fans love to see that happening.

The NFL world backs Mahomes move

The NFL world is surely backing its superstar as Patrick Mahomes dives into the world of women’s soccer as an investor. Many fans congratulated him and his wife Brittany on the move. But some also reminded he isn’t the first from the NFL to invest in the NWSL.

This fan loves to see Mahomes becoming an owner of a women’s soccer club.

Even someone who doesn’t like the Chiefs QB admits his move will help the sport grow.

This fan knows it is great news but also pointed out the first NFL player to do so.

Another fan is excited by the news.

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The Current joined the NWSL in the league expansion back in 2021 and finished 4th in the standings last season. With a Super Bowl champion in the fold, the club will get a boost going forward. And who knows what kind of wonders they can achieve on and off the field!

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