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Daily Mail
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Indiana Fever fans criticize Caitlin Clark as she plays soccer while sidelined with groin injury
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has puzzled her fans with her soccer showing during a charity event in her home state of Iowa this week, where she twisted her hips and swiftly kicked a ball into the goal. The Caitlin Clark Foundation unveiled a new multi-use court and gave out school supplies at McCombs Middle School in Des Moines on Monday. Clark had to try out the court her foundation donated, running to a soccer ball and struck it with her right foot with the proper form one would see from Chelsea dynamo Cole Palmer. Clark has stayed publicly visible despite her groin injury, that has kept her out of Indiana's last four games, and is already ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Mercury. The phenom also sparked confusion on the matter earlier this month when she and fellow WNBA players descended on Indianapolis nightclub, INVY, for the All Star Champagne Launch Party, with her jumping around at the venue. Now, with a sport she played in high school returning in front of cameras, her WNBA followers are now wondering now injured Clark actually is. she yearns for soccer but the basketball calls her like a green goblin mask — cc akgae (@clrkszn) July 29, 2025 Fever star Caitlin Clark has puzzled her fans with her soccer showing during a charity event Clark has been out of the Fever lineup for multiple stretches this season with her injuries 'Bruh…this and jumping up and down on the sidelines what are we doing,; one fan said. 'Oh yeah, that groin is looking real sore. Either she's almost back to 100% or there's some real bs goin on,' a second person stated. 'If she can do that hip motion, she needs to be playing basketball,' a third continued. 'Well, she doesn't appear to be experiencing any right groin pain when she does this kick, so that's good,' a fourth concluded. Clark has missed more than a dozen games this season with her multiple injuries, which began in late May and have continued into July, causing her to miss the All-Star Game, where she was voted a captain in her second professional season. A collection of social-media messages from Caitlin Clark's fans about her soccer showing Highlights from her career playing soccer were seemingly first posted to YouTube about ten months ago - showing off her proficiency in the sport while in high school. Comments at the time reflected some people's wonder at what may have been if Clark decided to stick with the sport. 'Would've loved to see [her] stick with soccer. Bet she'd be playing in Europe right now,' read one comment on a post to Reddit. 'God has their favorites, and clearly I don't number amongst them,' said another Redditor.
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Thank Yous' Pouring In For Caitlin Clark's Foundation Tuesday
'Thank Yous' Pouring In For Caitlin Clark's Foundation Tuesday originally appeared on The Spun. Caitlin Clark has been sidelined for the past two weeks due to a groin injury, but that hasn't stopped her from being an inspiration to fans around the world. In 2023, the NCAA's all-time leading scorer founded the Caitlin Clark Foundation. She has already helped out local foundations and charities in Iowa over the past two years. "Caitlin's passion and joy on the court inspire her foundation's work off the court. The Caitlin Clark Foundation's mission is to uplift and improve the lives of youth and their communities through education, nutrition, and sports—three pillars Caitlin believes were foundational in her success," the foundation's mission statement reads. This past Monday, the All-Star guard for the Fever returned to Des Moines to help out the youth. She provided 500 backpacks full of school supplies for students at McCombs Middle School. Clark's incredible work this week was part of the grand opening for a new outdoor court McCombs Middle School. The court was funded by the Caitlin Clark Foundation and Musco Lighting. Unsurprisingly, basketball fans praised Clark for once again making an impact through her foundation. "This is what it's all about! This is bigger then basketball and she understands that," one fan commented on Instagram. "Thank you Caitlin," another Instagram user wrote. "Shoutout to Caitlin Clark and her foundation for helping the marginalized, underrepresented communities in her home state of Iowa," one fan said. I love to see Caitlin giving back, especially to the youth," another fan said. Clark finished this trip to McCombs Middle School by getting some shots up with a few kids. "It's always fun for myself to come back here and be in Des Moines. Obviously, this place means so much to me, and I hope to be able to continue to come back here and do this every year," Clark said, via Hawkeyes Wire. Kudos to Clark for truly using her platform to make a difference.'Thank Yous' Pouring In For Caitlin Clark's Foundation Tuesday first appeared on The Spun on Jul 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Basketball Fans Celebrating Caitlin Clark For Incredible Gesture
Basketball Fans Celebrating Caitlin Clark For Incredible Gesture originally appeared on The Spun. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark proved Friday that you don't need to be on the court to make an impact. Clark has been sidelined since July 15 due to a right groin strain. The Fever announced this week that there's no timetable for her return. They'll take a patient approach to this process, especially since they don't want to jeopardize the former No. 1 pick's long-term health. On Friday afternoon, the two-time WNBA All-Star took time out of her schedule to support IPS Northwest Middle School. Students received backpacks filled with school supplies and books courtesy of the Caitlin Clark Foundation. Clark's foundation wants to "uplift and improve the lives of youth and their communities through education, nutrition, and sports." We'd say she's accomplishing that goal. After Clark wrapped up her visit to IPS Northwest Middle School, fans praised her for being a true role model. "As an upcoming first year teacher this is just another reason why I love her. My students will know who she is," one fan commented. "My girl CC is amazing both on and off the court!!!!! Luv her so much," a second fan said. "Good Job Caitlin," another fan wrote. "Soo much respect for her. She is an amazing person," an Instagram user said. Earlier this year, the Caitlin Clark Foundation teamed up with Musco Lighting to provide new basketball courts at four middle schools in Des Moines, Iowa. "The Caitlin Clark Foundation is thrilled to be a partner in delivering these sport systems to the Des Moines schools and the greater community," a previous statement read. "Providing courts for local youth helps them find opportunities to play and connect with others. Sport activities provided by these courts help develop connections, foster teamwork, and improve communication. These are essential skills that complement the education journey and will have an impact beyond the court experience." Kudos to Clark for truly making an impact on the next Fans Celebrating Caitlin Clark For Incredible Gesture first appeared on The Spun on Jul 26, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Major Caitlin Clark Sponsor Announces Signed Jersey Promotion on Wednesday
Major Caitlin Clark Sponsor Announces Signed Jersey Promotion on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Caitlin Clark fans have the opportunity to win big this week. On Wednesday, the Indiana Fever guard posted an exciting giveaway on her Instagram story. Fans need to fill out their information on this site for the chance to win a signed jersey, a limited-edition Caitlin Clark Gx Bottle and a $250 gift card. However, the sweepstakes is limited to U.S. residents who are 18 and older and reside in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin. Advertisement The image in her Instagram story shows Clark wearing a white Nike Pro sports bra while sipping on her Caitlin Clark Gx drink, which was released in March 2024. The sweepstakes began on May 19 and will officially end on Monday, June 30. There is a limit of one entry per person, per day. Winners will be drawn on or around Tuesday, July 1. Clark signed a multi‑year NIL deal with Gatorade while playing with Iowa in December 2023. She was the company's fourth collegiate athlete and second women's basketball athlete to partner with the brand. When her brand deal started, Clark appeared in a video titled "You Can Too," which aimed to inspire the next generation of basketball players and athletes. Plus, Gatorade donated $22,000 to the Caitlin Clark Foundation. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin ClarkLucas Peltier-Imagn Images The 23-year-old has made a significant impact on the WNBA and women's athletics. During her collegiate career, she set multiple scoring records and is responsible for record-breaking viewership, with nearly 19 million tuning in for the NCAA title game, which is one of the largest audiences in women's basketball history. Advertisement So far during her two seasons in the WNBA, Clark's presence has helped sell out arenas and generated unprecedented ticket revenue. On Sunday, she became the fastest player to reach 400 assists in 48 games, leading the league in playmaking. Clark and the Fever will play against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. ET. Related: Caitlin Clark Reacts to Unexpected International Popularity After Fever Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark Foundation dishes another assist
The Caitlin Clark Foundation teamed up with Musco Lighting to donate and dedicate a mini-pitch at Weeks Middle School in Des Moines. DMPS Superintendent Dr Ian Roberts offers brief remarks, followed by WHO 13 drone video, and thoughts from Caitlin Clark Foundation President Mary Coffin. Clark had practice and was unable to the full press release: WEEKS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS KICK OFF NEWEST MINI-PITCH Students at Weeks Middle School made the opening goals and free throws at the school's new mini-pitch. This particular pitch is the first-ever Caitlin Clark Foundation Community Court. While Musco Lighting has been a strong supporter in developing other soccer mini-pitches at Des Moines Public Schools, support from the Caitlin Clark Foundation is enabling the outdoor facility to be set up for basketball along with soccer and futsal. The Musco Mini-Pitch System™ modular sports solution is designed to support soccer, basketball, and futsal, a faster-paced variant of soccer. With built-in goals and added hoops, integrated fencing, lighting, benches, custom surfacing, and ADA-accessible gates, the structures will help bring youth in our community together for recreation. 'Providing every student at DMPS with greater access to activities and athletics, along with the first-rate facilities they deserve, is an important part of our strategic plan to reimagine education in Des Moines,' said Dr. Ian Roberts, superintendent of DMPS. 'To have an internationally recognized business like Musco Lighting team up with a world class athlete like Caitlin Clark in support of DMPS means a great deal in helping us realize our goal of creating more opportunities for more students.' 'As an Iowa-based company, this project is especially meaningful to us,' said Jeff Rogers, CEO of Musco Lighting. 'These community courts will fulfill the Caitlin Clark Foundation's sports pillar, and help increase access to recreation to provide a space for kids to develop life skills with their friends and family. ' In addition to Weeks, Musco and the Caitlin Clark Foundation are developing new courts at Callanan, Hiatt and McCombs middle schools. When completed in time for next school year, all ten DMPS middle schools will have a mini-pitch for students. 'We are thrilled to open the first of our four Community Courts in partnership with the fantastic teams at Des Moines Public Schools and Musco Lighting,' said Mary Coffin, President of Caitlin Clark Foundation. 'These courts provide youth in our communities with quality space to be active and participate in sports which develop important life-long skills to chase their dreams.'The Caitlin Clark Foundation and Musco call their relationship a perfect match. The two organizations are located in Iowa and are both committed to equitable access to recreation for youth. Both have a passion for sports, whether it is a game played at the local park and recreation field, a high school gymnasium, a college arena, or a professional venue. Both understand that sports build teamwork, resiliency, and healthy habits. According to the U.S. Soccer Foundation, about 6.5 million kids live within one-half mile of a mini-pitch, and each pitch can reach an average of 10,000 kids. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
