Clark shared more frustrations with WNBA officiating.
‘Didn't Call a Landing Space Foul, Per Usual’: Caitlin Clark Doesn’t Hold Back on WNBA Referees originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Caitlin Clark isn’t holding back when it comes to how she feels about WNBA officiating.
During a recent appearance on "A Touch More," the podcast hosted by legends Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, Clark opened up about her frustrations with the calls, or lack thereof, she’s received so far in her two seasons with the Indiana Fever.
Clark recounted a moment when Seattle’s Jordan Horston fouled her, only to see the referees rule it a common foul instead of a landing space violation, a call designed to protect shooters as they come down.
“This was my rookie year,” Clark recalled. “Jordan Horston fouled me, and they didn't call a landing space foul, per usual. They never do. They just called a normal common foul.”
Clark, in a lighthearted moment, even joked that maybe a little help from the crowd would’ve changed things. “I thought one of the Seattle fans would help, maybe even you,” she said to Bird, who was sitting courtside during the game and visible in a photo shared on screen for the podcast audience.
Though the tone was playful, the frustration is real. Clark has faced physical play all season and has often been vocal about the lack of calls protecting her. Landing space fouls are particularly sensitive, as they’re meant to prevent dangerous contact that could lead to serious injuries for shooters.
Clark’s comments add to the growing conversation about how rookies, and especially high-profile players, are officiated in the league. For now, it’s clear Clark is learning the hard way what it means to be a star in the WNBA.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
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