For those who don't know, JJ's fiancee is Houston Dash (and occasional USWNT) player Kealia Ohai. He's been a big supporter of the sport.
Correct. Our local news had a segment on JJ where he flew over to London and went to a Chelsea home match, this several seasons back, and the Chelsea FO gave him a massive blue jersey with Watt and 99 on it. Their FO gave him a special look at the stadium and the club. Told our TV station reporter that "soccer is a great sport and that he hopes that it grows in our nation." Stated he had got bit by the soccer bug several years back. Speaking of American pro athletes that support Chelsea, saw several years back that Kevin Garnett as well caught the soccer bug, had a mini field and full sized goals installed in his backyard. Went all in on picking up playing the sport and took on Chelsea as his EPL team.
Owen Wilson at the Azteca tonight: Expected VIP at Estadio Azteca tonight: actor Owen Wilson.He's been attending LAFC matches.I'm told Kellyn Acosta suggested last week that he come to USMNT's World Cup qualifier vs. El Tri.Done.— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) March 24, 2022
Reese Witherspoon (& her husband) and NFLer Derrick Henry buy into Nashville SC: They’re N!We’re excited to welcome Reese Witherspoon, Jim Toth and Derrick Henry to our ownership group.MORE: https://t.co/MkiLmA6H4f pic.twitter.com/zrMK8mJsD1— Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) April 26, 2022
NFLer Marshawn Lynch hyping Sounders in CCL: CCL Final: It's a Big F'ing MatchJust ask @MoneyLynch 💚🎟 https://t.co/mq9E1kY0qL pic.twitter.com/dmj3RlHbJz— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) April 25, 2022
I saw on Instagram this morning that Reese Witherspoon would be part of their ownership group. Pretty cool that Rachel Green's little sister will own an MLS club!
Larry Mitchell wearing a Baltimore Blast shirt in the We Own This City. This was the first indoor soccer reference I've seen on television. For those who don't know, We Own This City is from the same creators as The Wire, another Baltimore tv show.