Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany Mahomes, the high-profile owners of Kansas City’s NWSL team, the Kansas City Current, were noticeably missing from the grand unveiling of their team’s $52 million Riverside Stadium and Performance Center on February 25. The lavish ceremony marked a historic moment for women’s soccer, but the couple’s absence has left fans and the media buzzing with questions.
Why Weren’t They There? 🤔
While their absence raised some eyebrows, the answer is clear: family first, rehab second. Patrick, currently recovering from a torn ACL and MCL, has been devoting his time to intense rehabilitation – clocking in 7 hours a day at the training center to make a full recovery for the NFL season ahead. As head coach Andy Reid revealed, Mahomes is “fully committed to his comeback.”
Meanwhile, Brittany is keeping things on track on the business front, co-owning the Kansas City Current alongside Patrick. Between rehab and their daughter Sterling’s fifth birthday celebrations, there’s little time to spare.
However, the grand unveiling of the $52 million Riverside Stadium – featuring cutting-edge facilities, including a FIFA-certified heated grass pitch and state-of-the-art performance center – went off without a hitch. The stadium is set to be a game-changer for women’s sports, serving as a base for the 2026 Men’s World Cup and paving the way for the future of Kansas City’s sports legacy.
The Future of Women’s Sports in Kansas City 💪
The absence of Mahomes didn’t stop the event from making headlines. Primary owners Chris and Angie Long made a powerful statement, stressing how strategic investments in women’s sports aren’t just symbolic—they’re driving economic growth, strengthening communities, and inspiring the next generation.
Chris Long added, “Investing in women’s sports is not symbolic. It is strategic… leveling up the game again.”
Though Mahomes wasn’t physically present at the unveiling, his impact on Kansas City’s sports scene remains unquestionable. Beyond the NWSL, his dream of bringing a WNBA expansion team to the city is still alive. And with Kansas City’s undeniable passion for women’s sports, including the Current’s meteoric rise, Mahomes’ influence is still felt.
“I know if we were able to get a WNBA team to Kansas City, it would be packed every single night,” Mahomes shared, continuing his push to elevate women’s sports even further. 🌟
Stay tuned as we continue to follow Mahomes’ journey to recovery – and his efforts to make Kansas City a powerhouse in sports!
