KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the past few months, the talks of bringing a WNBA team to Kansas City have gained a lot of traction, with no sign of slowing down.
The idea of bringing a team to KC started after Patrick Mahomes expressed his desire for it back in October.
He doubled down on his stance Thursday, during the Chiefs final news conference of Super Bowl week before taking the field on Sunday.
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“I think it would be amazing, you see how Kansas City has embraced all sports that have been in the city, especially women’s sports. I’ve seen it first hand with the Kansas City Current,” Mahomes said.
“I know if we were able to get a WNBA team to Kansas City, it would be packed every single night. That’s just the type of atmosphere that we have. I’m hoping we can get that done and we can continue to push women’s sports forward.”
The two-time MVP has certainly invested a lot in Kansas City, as he is a part owner for the Royals, Sporting KC and KC Current. He also stated his interest in owning potential WNBA and NBA teams.
“I would love to own an NBA and WNBA team. I mean that’s the goal. I want to try to do whatever I can to bring it to Kansas City. I think we have the infrastructure, we have the fanbase. People will come out and support it but I know there’s a lot steps.”
Mahomes is not the only athlete advocating for a team in Kansas City. WNBA superstar Caitilin Clark has also vouched for a WNBA team in the area, even entertaining the idea of playing for a team here.
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Clark has developed quite the fanbase in Kansas City and is avid Chiefs fan, attending multiple Chiefs games.
Kansas City has displayed their passion for basketball in the area, with massive support for Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri college basketball teams, and having the men’s and women’s Big 12 Tournament held at the T-Mobile Center.
The WNBA conitinue is swiftly growing in popularity and will be adding three expansion teams in Portland, Toronto and the Bay Area over the next year. Could Kansas City be next on the list?
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