Jason Kelce Visits U.S. Women's Rugby Team and Star Player Ilona Maher at Olympics: 'I Am Officially a Fan'
Jason Kelce has been named the unofficial mascot of Team USA women's rugby. On Sunday, July 28, Kelce, 36, visited the rugby team's locker room after their victory against Brazil at the 2024 Paris Olympics. During his visit, Kelce chatted with star player Ilona Maher, who made a compelling case for him to become a superfan of the team.
In a playful exchange, Maher pointed out that women's water polo has Flavor Flav as their superfan and pitched Kelce, a proud "girl dad," as the perfect candidate for women's rugby. Kelce humorously considered the proposal, pretending to weigh the benefits before declaring on camera, "I am officially a fan of women's rugby, Olympics."
The announcement was met with cheers from Maher and her teammates, marking a fun and memorable moment for the squad.
Earlier in the weekend, Jason and his wife, Kylie Kelce, showcased their support for Team USA by attending the women's field hockey game. Kylie, a former college field hockey player at Cabrini University, and Jason sported patriotic outfits while posing for photos with the team, despite the USA's loss to Argentina.
In an interview with the Associated Press, Jason shared their excitement about attending the Olympics, emphasizing their love for sports and the unique opportunity to witness the world come together through competition.
