Brittany Mahomes, a founding co-owner alongside Chris and Angie Long since January 2023, has helped propel the Current to unprecedented success. The club claimed the fastest-ever NWSL Shield, finished the regular season atop the standings, and set multiple league records including 65 points, 21 wins, 16 shutouts, and 869 consecutive shutout minutes.
Despite the on-field success, the Current’s quest for a championship fell short with a quarterfinal upset loss to Gotham FC. The franchise quickly pivoted in the offseason, signaling its intent to win now with notable roster moves.
On February 11, Kansas City stunned fans by trading midfielder Croix Bethune to the Current and sending Claire Hutton to Bay FC. Hutton, a U.S. national team midfielder, drew fan ire in the wake of her departure, while Bethune’s arrival was celebrated as a coup for the club’s next phase.
Bethune arrived as a standout performer, having won the 2024 Midfielder of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors. Washington Spirit received a club-record $100,000 in allocation funds and $900,000 in transfer threshold funds, one of the largest returns in NWSL history, according to Forbes.
The Current now eye a busy start to 2025 with a Feb. 15 clash against the San Diego Wave at the Coachella Valley Invitational, as the organization continues to grow. Valuation metrics place the Current as the second-most valuable NWSL franchise at about $275 million, and they led league revenue with roughly $36 million in 2024 despite operating in a smaller market.
Off the field, the Longs’ investment in Riverside—$52 million for a multi-facility expansion including Riverside Stadium and a 35,000-square-foot performance center—highlights a broader strategy to elevate the club’s infrastructure and development pipeline, reinforcing Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ influence beyond the NFL season.
