Patrick Mahomes raised a toast to women’s sports in a recently posted video from the TIME100 Gala on April 25.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback attended the ceremony after being named on the publication’s prestigious 100 Most Influential People list last month.

In a video posted by TIME on Monday, May 3, the three-time Super Bowl MVP used his moment on stage to praise women’s sports and gave a shoutout to Las Vegas Aces star A’Ja Wilson.

‘Tonight I’d like to raise a glass to a new era in sports,’ Mahomes opened. ‘An era in which the women’s game is finally getting the attention it deserves.’

‘For a long time, there was this well-meaning but patronizing idea that you should care about women’s sports because that aligns with your values. And sure, there’s some merit to that. But the real reason you should care about women’s sports is because they’re incredible.’

Patrick Mahomes raised a toast for women’s sports during the Time100 gala on April 25

 
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Mahomes and his wife Brittany are part-owners of the Kansas City Current in the NWSL

 
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During his speech, the Chiefs star gave a shoutout to A’Ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces

‘Just google A’Ja Wilson’s highlights, and you’ll see what I’m talking about,’ he added.

‘The talent, the narratives, the personalities, women’s sports has it all, and I think people are finally starting to figure that out.’