WNBA star Sophie Cunningham is doubling down on her view of the United States during the offseason.
The Indiana Fever guard, who was traded from the Phoenix Mercury last offseason, is gearing up for what she hopes will be a big 2026 WNBA regular season. The WNBA and its players, of course, are in the middle of a massive negotiation. The WNBA needs a new Collective Bargaining Agreement ahead of the 2026 season. Players are hoping for big-time raises.
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Meanwhile, Cunningham has been trending on social media. She has gone viral for her view of the United States.
U.S. Congressman Brandon Gill’s wife, Danielle D’Souza Gill, made a reference to the WNBA star on X, earning a reaction on Cunningham’s Instagram Story.
Aug 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) against the Phoenix Mercury during an WNBA game at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
(© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.)
Gill, a conservative commentator, praised Cunningham for her unashamed view of the United States, while the country is at war with Iran.
“Basketball star Sophie Cunningham has refused to bash America, instead thanking our veterans,” Gill wrote of Cunningham. “‘Home of the free because of the brave … Thank you to all those who fought and are still fighting,’ God bless you, Sophie!”
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Cunningham reshared the post to her Instagram Story, praising the United States of America.
The WNBA star, meanwhile, has sounded off on the state of negotiations with the league, too.
She hasn’t been happy.
“This is a successful business. Why is the W not learning and leaning on people who are already building that type? … Our negotiation and all that, how that’s going, it’s like we’re the laughing stock of sports right now. That is so (expletive) typical,” she wrote.
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Cunningham is unafraid to speak out, that’s clear.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Mar 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
