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Caitlin Clark Fever Spreads to USWNT as Several Star Expresses Desire to See Her on Soccer Pitch After WNBA No. 1 Draft Pick

Published 04/16/2024, 11:05 PM EDT

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Caitlin Clark seems to have found her way to the stairs of success. The NCAA star is in the spotlight after becoming the no.1 draft pick in the WNBA, with Indiana Fever securing her. While the basketball world buzzes with excitement over this latest achievement, Clark’s fever seems to have found its way to the realm of the beautiful game. Several USWNT stars expressed their desire to see her on the pitch, insisting that she might be ‘good at soccer.’ 

Recently, Team USA shared a video on Instagram in which they asked Rose Lavelle, Crystal Dunn, and Emily Sonnett which WNBA draftee they would select as their next teammate on the soccer pitch. Interestingly, Lavelle replied, “I’m gonna say, Caitlin Clark, because I’m pretty sure she played soccer in high school and she is like so good at basketball that I’m sure she is so good at soccer too.”

Dunn also had praise for the Iowa Hawkeyes star, saying, “She’s been incredible, she has really elevated the women’s game and I’m excited to see her future.” However, Dunn had another surprising name to add: “I also think Angel Resse could be a good fit on the soccer team. She has that swagger behind it and I think that would be amazing.” Finally, Sonnett also took the name of Clark, acknowledging that her good shooting and vision would see the 22-year-old star deliver a lot on the soccer pitch. 

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With all three stars mentioning Clark, it’s clear what kind of influence she possesses in the sports world. Certainly, Indiana Fever is in for a treat as they would be looking forward to seeing their latest recruit don the court. Notably, another USWNT star was also in awe of Clark. 

USWNT icon Alex Morgan was all eyeballs on Caitlin Clark’s WNBA draft fit

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For the special occasion yesterday, Caitlin Clark wore a Prada outfit. Even USWNT icon Alex Morgan couldn’t help but admire the former NCAA star’s style choice. Morgan, via her Instagram story, shared her appreciation for Clark’s elegant attire, reposting the basketball star’s post and captioning it “Fit” with a fire emoji. Interestingly, Morgan is not only a fan of Clark’s fashionable outfits but also admires her captivating talent on the court. 

Recently, the Iowa Hawkeyes fell short against South Carolina in the NCAA championship final, marking Clark’s farewell game for the Hawkeyes. Despite the disappointing outcome, Morgan led the commendations for the 22-year-old, writing on her Instagram, “Changed The Game Forever.” Be that as it may, there’s no doubt that Clark is destined for greatness. Hearing such acclaim and being recognized by such renowned female athletes will certainly be a major thing for her.

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Abhishek Mishra

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Abhishek Mishra is a senior Soccer Writer at EssentiallySports. His early exposure to playing soccer earned him many accolades at college divisions, making him a sports enthusiast. While closely following daily updates for over a decade, Abhishek is well-versed in European soccer and now the MLS, as well.
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