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From Rock Bottom to $325 Million: The Kansas City Current’s Unstoppable Rise

A Last-Place Team’s Bold Gamble

In 2021, the Kansas City Current stood at the absolute bottom of the National Women’s Soccer League—last place, no identity, and no home. But instead of retreating, co-owner Brittany Mahomes made an audacious move: a $70 million, privately funded stadium along the Kansas City Riverfront, built in under a year.

This wasn’t just an investment in brick and mortar—it was a declaration that women’s soccer deserved elite support.

The Rocket Ship to $325 Million

Fast forward to today, and the Current’s value has exploded to $325 million, just $15 million behind league leaders Angel City FC. Last year, the team was valued at $275 million—meaning it gained $50 million in a single season.

The NWSL is on fire. Expansion fees are skyrocketing, with Columbus paying $205 million in 2028—$40 million more than Atlanta’s fee just months prior.

From Zero to Hero: The Mahomes Effect

Brittany Mahomes didn’t just throw money at the problem—she built credibility. A former forward at the University of Texas at Tyler, she co-founded the Current with Andie and Chris Long in 2021. The team started with no stadium, no identity, and a roster inherited from the defunct Utah Royals—yet within months, they went from worst to second in the league.

The turning point came in 2022, when they reached the NWSL Championship. By 2023, Patrick Mahomes joined as a co-owner, calling the club a "championship-caliber team." That same year, they unveiled CPKC Stadium—the first privately funded stadium exclusively for a women’s pro sports team.

In 2024, they set a league record by selling out every home game.

The Fall from Grace?

But success is never guaranteed. After winning the 2025 NWSL Shield with the league’s best regular-season record, the Current has struggled mightily in 2026, sitting in 11th place with just two wins in six games.

Their once-dominant defense has conceded 13 goals so far—nearly matching last season’s total. New coach Chris Armas is still adapting to a revamped squad.

The Ultimate Test: Can the Vision Outlast the Struggles?

The Current’s $325 million valuation proves that big risks can pay off. But now, the real challenge begins: Can a team built on vision maintain its worth when the results aren’t there?

The answer will define not just the franchise—but the future of women’s soccer itself.