SUMMARY
- The wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, Brittany is known for her entrepreneurial ventures with businesses that focus on fitness and health.
- The 28-year-old is also a former soccer player.
Brittany Mahomes has made quite a name for herself. The wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, Brittany is known for her entrepreneurial ventures with businesses that focus on fitness and health. A certified fitness expert, the 28-year-old woman hasn’t shied away from testing the waters. Brittany seems to be one of the few people, who have turned their passion into their profession.
Can’t even believe my baby girl is 2🥹💗 You are so loved Sterling Skye! 💕 pic.twitter.com/nyhUvJoYex
— Brittany Mahomes (@BrittanyLynne) February 21, 2023
Brittany is often spotted rallying up for her husband Patrick Mahomes at Kansas City games. Mahomes an avid soccer fan has befriended the American pop singer Taylor Swift at NFL games. The pop star attends the games to support her boyfriend Travis Kelce.
Besides being a lovely wife and the mother of two beautiful children, the 28-year-old is also a former soccer player. The fitness expert even earned a professional contract in Europe.
An overview of Brittany Mahomes’ soccer career
It is a lesser-known fact that Patrick Mahomes’ wife was once a bright soccer prospect. The 28-year-old took the path that every other talent soccer played does. She made her name by playing soccer for her university. Clubs came calling for Brittany with the entrepreneur opting for a move abroad.
Just when I thought I was gonna be tan again, I sign a contract to go play pro soccer in Iceland all summer! No better way to spend it💯✈️⚽️
— Brittany Mahomes (@BrittanyLynne) May 10, 2017
The famous physical trainer spent 4 years playing for her alma mater University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler). And she was no ordinary university soccer-playing student. Brittany became a well-known female soccer player in her state.
In her 4 years at the University, Brittany Mahomes scored 31 goals for the UT Tyler team. Her heroics for the University team helped to etch her name on history books. Brittany became the 2nd highest goal scorer for her University’s female team. Her breakout season came in her senior year. Brittany scored 22 goals in the season which earned her widespread recognition.
Her exploits for UT Tyler earned the 28-year-old a contract in Europe. UMF Afturelding/Fram, a pro team from Iceland offered Brittany a professional contract in 2017. The future fitness expert would then move to Europe to realize her dream of becoming a professional soccer player.
But, her life was yet to take a drastic change. She had to choose between her love life and her professional career. It was a time when her then-fiance Patrick Mahomes was starting his football career at the Kansas City Chiefs. Brittany therefore, could only spend a solitary year in Europe. however, in that same year, she won the Championship with her Icelandic team.
Brittany then had to retire from professional soccer and return to the United States. Speaking on the tough decision, the 28-year-old said (via Yahoo Entertainment), “I realized, you know, that you have to have huge passion if you want to play soccer and that’s what you want your career to be.“I found that my passion was in fitness and helping others.”
This led to Brittany founding her fitness and health company named Brittany Lynne Fitness. But, the businesswoman carefully preserved her passion for soccer when she bought a soccer team.
Did Brittany Mahomes buy a soccer team?
Brittany Mahomes is the co-owner of the National Women’s Soccer League team, Kansas City Current. The team came into existence when in 2021, the NWSL authorities awarded an expansion team to Kansas. The team currently has four owners, with two of them being female.
The 28-year-old has laid out some ambitious plans for the relatively new franchise. Brittany and her ownership group have pledged to invest around $70 million to make the club more competitive.
This huge sum would help the club to lease the Kansas City riverfront. Also, the venture has aimed to create history. Brittany and her co-owners plan to build a stadium for the team, making the first instance where a stadium would be built exclusively for a Women’s Pro Team.
It’s a family affair 🤝@PatrickMahomes joins the club’s ownership group. pic.twitter.com/4qG8553TBW
— KC Current (@thekccurrent) January 10, 2023
Brittany in particular looked very happy after buying stakes in the NWSL team. She had long wanted to become a professional soccer player but had to give her preference to her love life. Yet, life presented her to relive her dream, but this time as a co-owner.
Speaking about the club, the 28-year-old said (via TMZ), “As a former collegiate and professional soccer player, I have a true level of appreciation for what these incredible women do on a daily basis.
“I am honored to be part of an amazing ownership group that is passionate about the game and eager to welcome a NWSL team back to Kansas City.”
The 28-year-old also brought in her husband Patrick Mahomes as a co-owner of the club. The Kansas City quarterback co-owns Kansas City Currents as well as a host of other sports teams.
What sporting teams do Patrick Mahomes own?
Patrick Mahomes has had a phenomenal career in the NFL. The 28-year-old is the winner of two Super Bowl rings and 2 MVP titles. In 2020, Patrick became the youngest quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl MVP. His stats are therefore envious for any aspiring NFL player.
Beyond his sporting exploits, the 28-year-old has also made quite a name for himself through his business ventures. Patrick Mahomes has wisely invested his huge wealth in various sports teams.
In 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback became the co-owner of the Major League Baseball team, Kansas City Royals. The principal owner of the Royals, John Sherman was very happy to form the exciting partnership.
He said via ESPN), “He loves football, but he also grew up loving the game of baseball,” said John Sherman, “We look forward to many years of a winning partnership.”
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce have invested in Alpine F1 Team https://t.co/OSTeLLKXIR
— TheStreet (@TheStreet) October 17, 2023
Patrick’s interest in the game of baseball is quite evident from the fact that he is the son of Pat Mahomes. Pat had an 11-year-long MLB career where he played for teams like the Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, etc. Patrick, growing up was an excellent baseball player who even got drafted as a Detroit Tigers player in 2014.
The two-time Superbowl MVP in 2023 invested in the Formula One team Alpine. He was joined by his teammate at the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce in their quest for Formula One glory.
Patrick Mahomes however, has said that it is his dream to own an NFL team, one day. Once asked about when the 28-year-old would stop buying sports teams, Patrick said (via People), “Not until I own an NFL team.”If I can get there, then I might settle down, but they make it pretty tough to get to that spot.”
Among the other sports teams, Patrick owns includes the Brittany Mahomes-founded WSL club Kansas City. He is also the co-owner of the Miami Pickleball Team.