Chicago Sky star Angel Reese made waves on Sunday when she attended Soldier Field to watch the Chicago Bears take on the Carolina Panthers. The 22-year-old WNBA standout, fresh off her first season with the Sky, has become a frequent attendee of NFL games this year, but her latest outing to see the Bears sparked some unexpected attention.
This wasn’t Reese’s first NFL game of the season. Just a couple of weeks ago, the former LSU basketball sensation was spotted at M&T Bank Stadium to watch her favorite team, the Baltimore Ravens, dominate the Buffalo Bills in a 35-10 victory on September 29. Before that, she attended the Los Angeles Rams’ narrow 27-24 win over the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on September 22. Reese’s love for football and her presence at major NFL matchups has quickly become a trend this fall.
Reese, decked out in a Bears jersey for the Week 5 contest, seemed to bring good luck to the home team as they routed the Panthers, 36-10.
This marked the third consecutive blowout game she had attended, leading to a humorous revelation on social media. After witnessing yet another one-sided affair, Reese took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her thoughts: “Every game I’ve been to has been a blowout ?????? I’m just sayingggg.”
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While fans were quick to point out that the Rams’ victory over the 49ers was a closer 27-24 game, Reese’s comment still rang true for her other two NFL experiences. And it didn’t take long for Bears fans to respond. Many supporters began asking Reese to attend all of Chicago’s remaining games, hoping her presence might be a lucky charm for the struggling team. With the Bears coming off a rocky start to the season, any boost in fortunes would be more than welcome.
Reese, whose Sky team recently missed out on the WNBA playoffs, now has more time to indulge in her love for football. Though she remains loyal to her hometown Ravens, the Randallstown, Maryland native, now living in Chicago, could easily find herself attending more Bears games in the Windy City.
Her connection to the Ravens hasn’t stopped her from enjoying NFL action around the league, and her growing affection for attending games suggests she might become a regular fixture at Soldier Field.
Reese’s newfound NFL fandom aligns with her playful and engaging personality, which fans adore both on and off the basketball court. With her social media interactions drawing plenty of attention, it’s clear that she enjoys sharing her game-day experiences with her followers. Whether or not she continues to bring blowouts in her wake, one thing is for certain—Reese is having fun embracing football as part of her off-season activities.
As the NFL season progresses, Bears fans will undoubtedly keep their fingers crossed that Reese’s presence at Soldier Field will continue to coincide with winning performances. In the meantime, Reese looks poised to enjoy her time in Chicago, supporting both her basketball career and her newfound love for NFL Sundays.
With more free time now that her WNBA season has concluded, don’t be surprised if you see Angel Reese cheering on the Bears—and maybe even a few more teams—before the season is through.
