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MLS·ANALYSIS·July 17, 2026 04:38 PM ET

MLS club apologizes to JJ Watt after snubbing soccer-star wife

Club calls the omission "an honest mistake" in statement

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 171 min read
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What happened: A Major League Soccer club issued a public apology after JJ Watt criticized the team for failing to name his wife, a professional soccer player, during a stadium welcome. The club acknowledged the oversight directly, calling it an honest mistake and expressing regret over how the moment was handled.

Why it matters: The episode drew split reaction online, with some calling the complaint overblown and others siding with the Watts over the omission. It follows Watt's recent public engagement with MLS clubs, keeping his name in soccer-adjacent headlines this offseason stretch.

What to watch: Watch for whether the club follows up with a further gesture or statement addressing the Watts.

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