One can take a player out of a game, but no one can take the game out of a player, and Sophie Cunningham is pretty much living by this motto. Despite a setback, the Indiana Fever guard is not letting an MCL tear keep her down for long.
While she has been out of the playing roster for some time, Cunningham recently dropped an emotional three-word message. It has to be a real feeling for someone who’s out and about defending her team along with Caitlin Clark. With time flying by, Soph is teasing an earlier-than-expected return from her injury.
Sophie Cunningham Shares Early Injury Return Hint
The Fever are on a tricky trail heading into the postseason. With Cunningham sidelined for the 2025 season after a brutal injury on August 17, she is already dropping hints about a comeback with her trademark swagger.
A raclst WNBA player intentionally injured Sophie Cunningham, causing her to miss the rest of the season.
— American AF 🇺🇸 (@iAnonPatriot) August 20, 2025
This is unacceptable. pic.twitter.com/tVtL8xy3qr
Recently, on Tuesday, the Missouri native posted a selfie on her Instagram story, flashing a grin and a cheeky warning. Though her fans know how good of an ‘enforcer’ she is, be it protecting Caitlin Clark or giving her followers subtle hints. However, she dropped a rather bold caption on her Instagram story.
“Starting to feel like me again so yall better watch tf out,” the caption read.
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However, just weeks after surgery, her playful vibe has injected a positive hope for her rapid return. Though Cunningham’s season ended abruptly during a 99-93 overtime win against the Connecticut Sun. She crumpled on the floor right after an unfortunate collision with Bria Hartley.
Right after it, her teammates and team staff had to carry her to the locker room. Later, she was unfortunately ruled out for the year after an MCL tear diagnosis. Despite the setback, the 28-year-old has stayed in the spotlight with her cheeky social media antics.
Sophie Cunningham’s Impressive Season Cut Short With Injury
While it was a much-anticipated year for her, Cunningham recently shared how stressful it is to be on the sidelines, especially when you are a fan supporting the Fever. Although she is keeping her fans engaged through her ‘Show Me Something’ podcast and social media.
Sophie Cunningham will miss the rest of the season after suffering a right knee injury on Sunday, Indiana Fever announced. pic.twitter.com/Y0pBqSo2Yk
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 19, 2025
Despite all this, Cunningham won over Fever fans in her first season with Indiana after five years with the Phoenix Mercury. In addition to her off-court antics, she is averaging well above 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across 30 games. That said, she stepped up in multiple backcourt roles amid injuries to stars like Caitlin Clark, Aari McDonald, and Sydney Colson.
Additionally, her standout moment came early in the season when she fiercely defended Clark against the Sun, earning the ‘enforcer’ nickname from fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. And while it all looked like a dream WNBA season, an injury cut short the very impressive run.