American soccer is repeating the same mistakes the WNBA continues to make with Caitlin Clark
American soccer is experiencing a surge in popularity, with the US men's national team gaining mainstream attention. The sport's gatekeepers, however, seem unhappy with the newfound interest, drawing comparisons to the WNBA's experience with Caitlin Clark. The WNBA had long sought more attention and respect, but when Clark brought in new fans, some within the league seemed resistant to the change.
- ▪The US men's national team is gaining mainstream attention with its World Cup matches.
- ▪The WNBA had sought more attention and respect for years before Caitlin Clark's arrival.
- ▪Clark's popularity brought in new fans, including men, women, families, and gamblers, to the WNBA.
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OutKick Sports American soccer is repeating the same mistakes the WNBA continues to make with Caitlin Clark The sport's biggest moment on U.S. soil is being policed by the same people who begged for mainstream attention By Dan Zaksheske OutKick Published June 30, 2026 4:45pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Soccer has more action than football | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Dan Dakich is getting won over by the World Cup & now believes that soccer has more action than a regular NFL or college football game. When the United States men's national team takes the field for its Round of 32 match at the World Cup on Wednesday against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country should be having one of those rare, uncomplicated sports moments.
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