Caitlin Clark teases possible soccer comeback after meeting Lewandowski

At Indiana Fever’s recent victory over the Chicago Sky, star guard Caitlin Clark was photographed with soccer legend Robert Lewandowski, who had just signed for the Chicago Fire. Clark reposted the image on Instagram, adding a light-hearted caption about needing to break out her soccer cleats, accompanied by three ball emojis. The remark references her earlier years as a varsity soccer standout at Dowling Catholic High School in Iowa, where she scored 23 goals as a freshman and earned Class 3A All-Iowa recognition.

After shifting her focus to basketball, Clark became a collegiate star at Iowa and was the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, now posting career-best numbers with the Fever. Her ongoing interest in soccer includes participation in an ownership group that attempted to secure an NWSL expansion franchise for Cincinnati, a bid ultimately awarded to Denver. Lewandowski, meanwhile, is beginning his U.S. tenure with three goals in six games for Chicago Fire. Although a return to the soccer field during the season is improbable, the exchange underscores Clark’s one outlet versatility and keeps fans speculating about a possible offseason appearance.