NFL stars aren’t the only ones interested in representing the United States in the 2028 Summer Olympics when Flag Football is introduced as a sport for the first time. WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark has floated the idea of trying out for the team too.
Clark was at the recent NFL Annual League Meeting where she detailed her love of football growing up. At one point, she mused that she might even try out for the flag football team at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and compete in two sports
“Maybe LA 2028, maybe I’ll do two sports,” Clark said. “Or if basketball doesn’t work out, I’ll head over to flag football.”
Well, people naturally got curious to see if it was even possible for Clark to do something like. TMZ Sports did an interview with USA Football CEO and Executive Director Scott Hallenbeck, where he made it clear that Clark can get her chance – if she tries out like everyone else does.
“USA Football is going to assemble the best possible team for the Los Angeles Olympics, and crossover athletes have already proven they can compete in flag at the highest levels,” Hallenbeck said.
“That said, there’s a process, and each player will have to earn their spot for LA28.”
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 13: Caitlin Clark, professional basketball player, prepares to play her shot from the second tee during a Pro-Am prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2024 at Pelican Golf Club on November 13, 2024 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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Most Americans aren’t even aware that the United States has a national flag football team, or even a national gridiron football team. So there’s a perception that NFL players would easily step in and dominate right away.
But while that may be true, NFL teams will be loathe to let their star players put themselves at risk during the height of the NFL offseason even if it is for national pride.
That would certainly open the door for people from all walks of life with any skill or experience in flag football to make a name for themselves in America’s biggest sport.
Caitlin Clark could be among them if she really wants to be a multi-sport athlete. She’s already doing her best to improve her golf game outside of basketball.
And after missing the Olympics this past summer, maybe she wants a second medal to make up for the one she should’ve won.
You never know!
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