Could J.J. Watt buy a National Women’s Soccer League team?

Could J.J. Watt join the group of athletes who own professional sports teams?

Could Houston Texans star J.J. Watt become the next athlete to become involved with ownership of a sports franchise?

The star defensive lineman took to social media Sunday to display interest in Utah Royals FC, of the National Women’s Soccer League.

Watt’s wife, Kealia Mae Ohai plays for the Chicago Red Stars.  She previously played for the Houston Dash from 2014–2019.

Watt’s interest was piqued after Real Salt Lake team owner put the Major League Soccer franchise as well as the NWSL team up for sale after being criticized for failing to support players calling for racial justice.

“Major League Soccer has been informed that Real Salt Lake Investor-Operator Dell Loy Hansen has decided that he will begin a process to sell Utah Soccer Holdings, the entity that owns Real Salt Lake (MLS), Utah Royals FC (NWSL) and Real Monarchs (USL),” MLS Commissioner Don Garber said in a statement.

“MLS will work with Mr. Hansen on supporting the sale efforts for the company and will work closely with the club’s executive staff to support the operations of the team during the transition period.

“I want to acknowledge Dell Loy Hansen’s significant efforts to build the sport of soccer in the state of Utah and for his commitment to Major League Soccer.”

Per ESPN.com:

Hansen has been under pressure since a report from The Athletic detailed his repeated use of racist language to and in front of team employees.

That report came on the heels of Hansen’s reaction to Wednesday’s MLS player-led walkout in protest of racial injustice. The protest led to the postponement of five matches, including Wednesday’s match between RSL and LAFC scheduled for Rio Tinto Stadium.