The standoff between the WNBPA and the WNBA regarding the WNBA’s CBA negotiations has taken a back seat for months now. With the league in a moratorium, it is finally set to culminate in a direct face-to-face conversation on Monday in NYC. Ahead of these talks, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has a positive message regarding this monumental phase in the league.

Speaking at NBC’s “Basketball Night in America”, Clark stressed the importance of this meeting on Monday, calling it a pivotal moment for women’s sports. “Honestly, I don’t think it’s just a big moment for the WNBA, I think all of women’s sports,” Clark said. “I think this is one of the biggest moments we’ve ever had.”

While the league and the players’ union have held several smaller meetings, the NYC meeting on Feb. 02 has special significance, especially after the league’s regular activities were halted. It will be chaired by the executive committee of the players’ union’s major stakeholders, including President Nneka Ogwumike, Vice President Napheesa Collier, and First Vice President Kelsey Plum, and Clark is quite hopeful that both parties will reach a positive decision at the meeting.

Caitlin Clark further added, “There’s a meeting tomorrow that’s super important. I truly do believe we’re going to get something done here in the next couple of weeks.”