Reese Witherspoon becomes part-owner of the Nashville Major League Soccer team along with her husband Jim Toth: 'It is thrilling!'
Reese Witherspoon and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry have joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Nashville team ahead of the opening Sunday of Geodis Park, its 30,000-seat stadium.
Witherspoon's husband, agent and investor Jim Toth, also has joined the ownership group, the team said Tuesday.
The soccer team started play in 2020 at Nissan Stadium, home of the Titans, and played its first eight league games on the road this season before it opens the new venue with a game against Philadelphia.
Biz babe: Reese Witherspoon and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry have joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Nashville team ahead of the opening Sunday of Geodis Park, its 30,000-seat stadium. Seen in February
Witherspoon grew up in the Nashville area.
'As a Tennessee native, it is thrilling to see how much growth and development has come to our home state,' she said in a statement.
'The opportunity to go as a family and watch a world-class team compete has been such an incredible experience.'
Cheers to this: Reese was also seen on Instagram plugging her new role in the soccer world
Play ball: The Wild actress wore a neon lime jersey that said Witherspoon on the back. Her spouse Toth had the same
Matchy: Witherspoon grew up in the Nashville area. 'As a Tennessee native, it is thrilling to see how much growth and development has come to our home state,' she said in a statement
Reese was also seen on Instagram plugging her new role in the soccer world.
The Wild actress wore a neon lime jersey that said Witherspoon on the back. Her spouse Toth had the same.
Henry has been with the Titans since 2016.
A great place to kick a ball around: The Vogue cover girl also shared a look at the stadium
The logo is clean: And she flashed a look at the logo for Nashville SC
He joins Mark Ingram (D.C.), Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City) and Russell Wilson (Seattle) as NFL players who have become MLS part owners.
Actors who are owners include Drew Carey (Seattle), Matthew McConaughey (Austin) and Will Ferrell (Los Angeles FC).
In addition to acting, Reese produces TV shows like The Morning Show, has her clothing line Draper James and oversees her book club Sunshine.
Reader: In addition to acting, Reese produces TV shows like The Morning Show, has her clothing line Draper James and oversees her book club Sunshine
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