Caitlin Clark shows abs and USMNT pride before Fever-Mercury matchup originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Caitlin Clark has become one of the WNBA’s biggest trendsetters long before tipoff. Whether it’s tunnel fits, designer sneakers or casual game-day looks, fans eagerly wait to see what the Indiana Fever superstar is wearing before every game. Wednesday night was no different.
As the Fever prepared to host the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Clark arrived wearing a cropped U.S. Men’s National Team shirt that showed off her toned midsection, pairing it with loose-fitting navy pants and white tennis shoes. It didn’t take long for the Fever’s social media post to begin making the rounds online.
Caitlin Clark brings USMNT spirit to Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Clark’s outfit wasn’t just another pregame fashion statement. The cropped USMNT shirt also doubled as a show of support for the United States men’s soccer team, which is currently competing on home soil during the FIFA World Cup.
The look fit right in with the growing crossover between basketball and soccer, as athletes across multiple sports have been spotted supporting the national team throughout the tournament. For Clark, it was another reminder that her pregame arrivals have become an event of their own.
Over the past two seasons, nearly every Fever tunnel walk has generated discussion, whether because of a bold outfit choice or simply because fans want another glimpse of one of the most recognizable athletes in sports.
Clark enters game on another scoring tear
The fashion buzz comes as Clark continues playing some of her best basketball of the season. The Fever guard entered Wednesday averaging 21.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 8.2 assists while climbing near the top of the WNBA MVP conversation. She’s also riding an impressive stretch offensively, scoring at least 21 points in six consecutive games.
That run included a 24-point, nine-assist performance against the Mercury earlier this week, helping Indiana earn an 86-77 victory. Clark was also cleared to play Wednesday after shedding her usual probable designation tied to back management.
Fever looking to keep climbing
Indiana entered Wednesday’s matchup at 10-7, sitting third in the Eastern Conference and continuing to build momentum after an up-and-down start to the season. With Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell leading the way, the Fever have positioned themselves as one of the WNBA’s most dangerous teams entering the second half of the year.
Before she had a chance to add another highlight on the court, though, Clark already had fans talking. This time, it wasn’t because of a deep three-pointer or a pinpoint pass.
It was because of a cropped USMNT shirt, a confident tunnel walk and another pregame look that quickly caught the attention of Fever fans across social media.
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