Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian have been making huge strides when it comes to their investments. The two already have a massive fortune and continue to expand their investment portfolio to different industries. However, their most notable investment came in 2020, when they joined the likes of Natalie Portman, Uzo Aduba, Jessica Chastain, America Ferrera, Jennifer Garner, and Eva Longoria as the owner of the NWSL team, Angel City FC, However, after them, Patrick Mahomes has invested in the women’s soccer with his wife.
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Patrick Mahomes’s wife Brittany Mahomes has been a soccer player in the past. So there is already a massive love for the game of soccer in the Mahomes family. Mahomes already is a co-owner of Sporting Kansas City, which plays in the MLS. Now, he expanded his portfolio to women’s soccer in the USA.
I am thankful for the chance to join @brittanylynne as part of the @thekccurrent ownership team. She and the Longs have done an incredible job building a world-class organization and I am excited to join another championship-caliber club as it continues to make history. pic.twitter.com/TmTsqIV9QE
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) January 10, 2023
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes are no part owners of Kansas’ NWSL franchise Kansas City Current. The news shouldn’t come as shock to many as Mahomes has the experience as owner of a soccer team already. This is a piece of massive news for women’s soccer in the USA and Alexis Ohanian knows that.
Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams, reacts to Patrick Mahomes’ investment in NWSL franchise
“Excited to have you! Looking forward to hosting you all at the Banc! @weareangelcity,” Alexis Ohanian tweeted in response to Mahomes’ announcement.
Excited to have you! Looking forward to hosting you all at the Banc! @weareangelcity
— AlexisOhanian7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ (@alexisohanian) January 10, 2023
Apart from Angel City FC, Alexis Ohanian has a few other investments in soccer firms. He has previously invested in Sorare and Gloria, which have touched new heights since his arrival as an investor.
Serena Williams herself has invested alongside Alexis in Sorare. Sorare is now worth $4.3 Billion. Serena will also serve as a Board member of the blockchain firm.
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Serena Williams has joined Sorare as a board advisor.
The European fantasy soccer and digital collectible platform raised $680 million at a $4.3 billion valuation in September.
By the end of 2021, Sorare had 1 million registered users with plans to expand in North America. pic.twitter.com/NaNHAzmtyK
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 20, 2022
The arrival of Patrick Mahomes will make the upcoming NWSL season exciting with so many American celebrities investing heavily in women’s soccer. The FIFA Women’s World Cup is coming this year and the US Women’s team has an opportunity to complete a three-peat, after winning the 2015 and 2019 editions.
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