First Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Pairing Is Dividing American Loyalties

Fans are expected to favor WNBA All-Stars over Olympics Team USA.

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Caitlin Clark, left, of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Angel Reese of the LSU Tigers during the finals of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Albany, New York, April 01, 2024. Andy Lyons/Getty Images

In the history of the Olympics, it’s likely unprecedented, but most American fans won’t support the U.S. Women’s Basketball team in its upcoming exhibition game on home soil. The arena in Phoenix July 20 will undoubtedly feature plenty of Red, White, and Blue. Yet, many attendees at the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game are expected to favor Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s squad of all-stars over the USA team bound for the Summer Games in Paris.

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