From breaking records on the basketball court to now breaking into the soccer world, Caitlin Clark is proving she’s not just here to shoot threes but also score wins for women’s sports. The Indiana Fever sensation has announced her involvement in a bid to bring a new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team to Cincinnati, marking yet another ambitious chapter in her Rookie of the Year resume.
Clark, who has been dunking on expectations since being picked first in the 2024 WNBA Draft, is now putting her name (and, presumably, her bank account) behind FC Cincinnati’s effort to land the league’s 16th team. If successful, the soccer squad would kick off in 2026 alongside Boston, making Cincinnati’s skyline a little brighter—and its sports scene a whole lot busier.
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“The NWSL Cincinnati bid team is thrilled that Caitlin Clark has joined our ownership group,” said a representative, sounding like they just secured a lottery pick. “Her passion for sports, her commitment to empowering women, and her role as a global role model make her invaluable to our bid.”
Translation? Clark is the secret sauce they’re banking on to edge out rival bids from cities like Cleveland, Denver, Nashville, and Philadelphia. It’s like a reality TV showdown, but with soccer stadiums and corporate backing.
Speaking of backing, FC Cincinnati seems to have all the right cards in its deck: a solid ownership group, a fancy purpose-built stadium, and a fan base already thirsty for more sports action. (Or maybe just thirsty in general. It’s Cincinnati, after all.)
Clark’s Vision: Growing Women’s Sports One Goal at a Time
For Clark, this move isn’t just about signing checks and posing for press releases. It’s about elevating the entire women’s sports ecosystem. And honestly, if there’s anyone who can inspire an entire city to care about women’s soccer, it’s the WNBA’s shooting sensation turned business mogul.
But let’s be real—while Clark’s involvement is exciting, the stakes are high. The competition is fierce, and convincing the NWSL that Cincinnati is the city for expansion might require more than just Clark’s megawatt star power.
Still, with her track record of defying the odds (and gravity), you wouldn’t want to bet against her—or this bid. Whether she’s draining clutch shots or setting up corner kicks (metaphorically, of course), Caitlin Clark is proving that her vision for the future of women’s sports goes way beyond basketball hoops.
Here’s hoping the soccer world is ready to embrace its newest MVP.
