Patrick Mahomes’ $325 million Kansas City Current investment has a deeper meaning as he opens up about his daughter and women’s sports

Patrick Mahomes has already changed the sporting landscape in Kansas City through his success with the Chiefs. But his ambitions have never stopped at football. In 2024, Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes stepped into women’s soccer ownership with the Kansas City Current, a move that reflected both their belief in the city and their desire to help create bigger opportunities for women athletes.Patrick Mahomes explains his Kansas City Current ownership decisionThis story was originally reported in March 2024, so it reflects Mahomes’ views at that time rather than a new 2026 development. The timing was significant because the Kansas City Current were preparing for their first game at CPKC Stadium, the first stadium in the world built specifically for an NWSL team.Ahead of that historic opening, Mahomes appeared on ESPN’s SportsCenter with Brittany and spoke about the excitement surrounding the new club. The atmosphere reminded him of the energy he regularly experienced at Arrowhead Stadium.“It’s been remarkable to be in the stadium and see the fans. I feel like I’m at Arrowhead, that’s the type of vibe I’m getting here. It’s going to be a historic day and the start of something great,” he said.But the decision to become part of the Current was about more than adding another investment to his growing portfolio. Mahomes connected the project to something much more personal.“Yeah, I just want to give back in the best way possible and to be making history in women’s sports, I have my own daughter, to give them the platform that they deserve. I mean, I’ve seen the type of talent they showcase every single game and we wanted to build a stadium that matched that talent. And to have it here in Kansas City as the first women’s-specific stadium, and it’s just the start of something that will kinda take off throughout the rest of the world.”That explanation offered a glimpse into what the ownership role meant to Mahomes. He was not simply buying into another professional sports franchise. He saw the Current as part of a larger opportunity to raise the profile of women’s soccer and give elite players a venue that matched their ability.Patrick Mahomes’ growing Kansas City sports ownership portfolioThe Current also became another piece of Mahomes’ remarkable connection with Kansas City sports.By 2024, the Chiefs quarterback had ownership interests in three major professional teams in the city. Along with the Current, he had invested in Sporting Kansas City and the Kansas City Royals. That put him in a rare position among active athletes, allowing him to contribute to several sports while continuing to build his own legacy on the football field.Mahomes also explained why Kansas City itself made those investments appealing.“For me, it just shows how much support Kansas City has. You go to any game, you see the fanbase and how much support,” explained Mahomes. “They really love the players for what they do on the field, but also off of it as well. It’s a great city. It’s the place me and Brittany want to raise our kids in, and it speaks to the people in this city.”That final point may be the heart of his ownership strategy. Mahomes has become one of Kansas City’s biggest sporting stars, but his investment choices suggest he wants his influence to extend beyond touchdowns and championships.His involvement with the Kansas City Current showed that legacy can take another form: helping build something that gives a new generation of athletes a bigger stage.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.