Caitlin Clark Shows Heartfelt Support for Sophie Cunningham Following Season-Ending Injury

The Indiana Fever are facing a difficult stretch in their 2025 WNBA season, and the latest setback came Tuesday when it was announced that Sophie Cunningham will miss the rest of the year due to a knee injury.

Cunningham, who had been averaging 8.6 points per game on 43.2% shooting from beyond the arc, sustained the injury in the second quarter of a recent game. The team has confirmed she is expected to make a full recovery, but her absence leaves the Fever even thinner at the guard position—a challenge already complicated by Caitlin Clark’s own ongoing injury and the season-ending losses of Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald.

McDonald had stepped up in Clark’s absence, averaging 9.8 points and 4.7 assists per game, but now the Fever will need further adjustments to compensate for Cunningham’s absence. To help fill the gap, Indiana signed six-year WNBA veteran Shey Peddy to a seven-day hardship contract. Peddy previously averaged 5.0 points and 2.7 assists per game with the Los Angeles Sparks this season.

Fans have not taken the news lightly. Social media reactions have called the Fever’s 2025 season “cursed,” reflecting frustration with yet another injury derailing the team’s efforts. “We’ll always think about what could have been,” one fan wrote, while another echoed, “The Fever are having a cursed season.”

Amid the team’s struggles, Caitlin Clark took a moment to show her support for her teammate. On Instagram, she shared a heartfelt message:

“Love you always Soph,” Clark wrote in her Story.

Clark and Cunningham have developed a close bond both on and off the court this season, making this gesture a natural show of solidarity. Cunningham, in turn, has been a staunch supporter of Clark. Just weeks ago, Cunningham praised Clark as the true face of the WNBA on her podcast, passionately defending her teammate from critics.

“It literally pisses me off when people are like, ‘She’s not the face of the league.’ What?” Cunningham said. “There are really good, well-known people in our league. I’m not discrediting them. But when people try to argue that she’s not the face of our league or that our league wouldn’t be where we are without her, you’re dumb as s—. Literally dumb as f—.”

The Fever are now navigating a critical stretch with only nine regular-season games remaining. Clark herself has not played since July 15 due to a groin injury, and the team is taking a cautious approach to her rehabilitation.

“Yes, every competitor wants to play, but at the same time, doing it the right way and making sure, after we’ve had a couple of setbacks, that we’re prioritizing her long-term health and wellness is the most important thing,” head coach Stephanie White emphasized.

With key players sidelined, the Fever face an uphill battle to salvage the remainder of their season. Yet, the mutual support between Clark and Cunningham highlights the team’s resilience and the strong camaraderie among the players. Even as injuries threaten their playoff hopes, the bond between teammates provides a reminder that perseverance and solidarity often define a team as much as victories on the court.

As Indiana looks to adapt and regroup, all eyes will be on Caitlin Clark’s recovery and how the Fever adjust to life without Cunningham for the remainder of 2025. One thing is certain: despite the setbacks, the spirit of the team and the unwavering support between teammates remain a bright spot in a challenging season.