Caitlin Clark continues to take advantage of her WNBA offseason, this time investing in women’s soccer.
Clark, 22, has joined an ownership group working to bring a National Women’s Soccer League team to Cincinnati, which is one of the finalist cities vying for a new team to join the league. The final decision will be announced by the end of 2024, according to ESPN.
In a statement issued confirming Clark’s involvement, the NWSL bid team for Cincinnati said they are “delighted to have Caitlin Clark join our ownership group in our pursuit of bringing a women’s professional soccer team to our city.”
“Her passion for the sport, commitment to elevating women’s sports in and around the Greater Cincinnati region, and influence as an athlete and role model for women and girls around the world make her a vital part of our compelling bid to become the 16th team in the NWSL,” it continued. in the press release.
Caitlin Clark.
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While Cincinnati currently has the lead bid and is considered the favorite for the 16th NWSL franchise, other cities are in the running, including Cleveland, Denver, Nashville and Philadelphia, ESPN said.
If Cincinnati’s offer is accepted, the team would begin playing games in 2026.
The Indiana Fever star has been busy this offseason, between investing in women’s soccer and other ventures, such as the Annika LPGA tournament, which Clark played in earlier this month.
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Before playing in the LPGA event on Wednesday, Nov. 13, the WNBA Rookie of the Year admitted she was nervous she might hit someone with a stray ball — which almost happened after a golf ball landed in fans as she started the tournament.
“I’m going to hit some good shots, I’m going to hit some bad shots,” she told Yahoo! on Tuesday, Nov. 12 ahead of the tournament. Sports. “I’m just going to try not to hit anybody standing outside the ropes. But it will be fun.”
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Clark was also asked about her comments at the end of the playoffs for the Fever that she would spend the offseason becoming a professional golfer.
“No, I’ve been practicing a bit and I just heard a quote about how I’m going to become a professional golfer. Everyone thought I was serious. I wasn’t serious. I love it. I love being out there and competing with my friends,” she said, toward the exit.
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