What happened: The Major League Soccer club expressed sympathy to the McNair family and the Houston Texans organization following her death at age 89. The NFL franchise announced earlier that the senior chair passed away peacefully in Houston with her family by her side.
Why it matters: The tribute joins statements from across the professional sports community, including Major League Baseball's Houston Astros and multiple NFL organizations. During her tenure guiding the franchise, she maintained active involvement in community and philanthropic initiatives across Houston.
What to watch: Memorial service arrangements and team tributes will be announced by the family and organization in the coming days.