A pair of Oakland natives turned Seattle sports stars are investing in Seattle’s Major League Rugby team.
Legendary Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch and former University of Washington Huskies cornerback Marcus Peters have joined the Seattle Seawolves ownership group. The Seawolves have been runners-up in MLR two of the last three seasons, most recently losing the championship game to the New England Free Jacks last August, by far the most devastating championship loss Seattle has ever had in an oblong-ball based game against New England.
From the official press release:
“Rugby is about culture, community, and respect—and when this opp presented itself, I was with it, cause you already know that’s what imma about” Lynch said. “This move isn’t just business. It’s about building something with substance and purpose. The Seawolves are creating something dope in the PNW, and I’m here for it.”
Peters, best known for his Pro Bowl corner days with the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, and Baltimore Ravens, is attending the Seawolves’ Friday night home game against the Chicago Hounds at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila.
“This is bigger than just a sport for me,” Peters said. “It’s about creating opportunity. We don’t just talk about it, we let our actions speak for us and this is about setting an example and putting energy into something that uplifts and brings people together. Rugby’s about heart and connection, and I’m hella proud to join a team that lives by that every day on and off the field.“
Marshawn also holds ownership stakes in the National Hockey League’s Seattle Kraken and United Soccer League’s Oakland Roots. He is all about that investment action, boss.
With the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup coming to the United States in 2031 and 2033 respectively, this looks like a great time to back the sport’s growth stateside. Maybe we should ‘Try’ to catch a Seawolves game soon. Get it? Try?!!
