Dawn Staley invites Jason Sudeikis to Gamecocks game after book mention
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:54 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Dawn Staley expressed gratitude to Jason Sudeikis for featuring her memoir, "Uncommon Favor," in the reading list of his character, Ted Lasso. Sudeikis, who portrays the titular coach in the series, acknowledged Staley's achievements as a prominent NCAA coach. In response, Staley extended an invitation to Sudeikis to attend a South Carolina women's basketball game during the upcoming season. Her tweet recognized Lasso's fictional admiration for her work, which reflects her success in the sport.
- •Dawn Staley thanked Jason Sudeikis for the shoutout on Twitter.
- •Sudeikis' character in 'Ted Lasso' admires Staley's memoir.
- •Staley has won three national titles as a coach.
- •She invited Sudeikis to a Gamecocks game in the upcoming season.
- •Sudeikis described Staley's book positively in his reading list.
- 6:54 PMYahoo Sports — Dawn Staley thanks Jason Sudeikis for Ted Lasso book shoutout
"The fictional soccer coach included Dawn Staley's memoir in his reading list, and Staley returned the favor with an invitation for Jason Sudeikis.
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