Caitlin Clark hints at possible return to soccer amid WNBA success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:49 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Caitlin Clark expressed interest in returning to soccer after meeting Robert Lewandowski during a game on August 24. Clark, an Indiana Fever player, previously excelled in soccer before focusing on basketball. She enjoyed a standout performance against the Chicago Sky, scoring 37 points and dishing out 10 assists. While soccer remains a personal interest, it is unlikely Clark will switch sports during the WNBA season given the Fever's championship aspirations.
- •Clark scored 37 points in a recent win over the Chicago Sky.
- •She was a high school soccer star before focusing on basketball.
- •Clark hinted at soccer via a playful social media post.
- •She previously attempted to help establish an NWSL franchise.
- •Robert Lewandowski's attendance inspired Clark's comments.
- 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark hints at surprising return to sport she starred in before basketball
"Caitlin Clark’s meeting with Robert Lewandowski inspired a surprising message about the sport she starred in before choosing basketball.
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