There is just one situation that can make Tom Brady switch from Maize and Blue to Blue and Gold: his niece Maya Brady. Cheering for her is the only time Tom Brady puts aside his Michigan spirit to support the UCLA Bruins women’s softball team. But Michigan is Tom Brady’s home, and home is where the heart is. So be it a regular season game, the Rose Bowl, or the all-important National Championship, Tom Brady’s Instagram stories and his heart will always scream “Go Blue!”

Despite the deep bond he shares with Michigan, Brady puts on the UCLA cap for his eldest sister’s daughter. Tom Brady’s praise isn’t just because she is his niece. Maya Brady deserves each shout-out she gets from her uncle. The UCLA star has more than established herself in her sport. Carrying on the ‘Brady’ name outside the gridiron was a precarious task, yet Maya Brady has shouldered it beautifully. Softball American Freshman of the Year, back-to-back Pac-12 Player of The Year, representing Team USA in the Japan All-Star Series in 2022, Maya Brady has earned it all. Several accolades later, her softball team finally finds itself on the cusp of winning the Women’s College World Series 2024.

Continuing to cheer the loudest for his niece to celebrate her achievement, Tom Brady took to his Instagram story to congratulate her. Tom Brady shared a clip of Maya shaking hands with her teammates after the win against Georgia, which was captioned with “Maya Brady’s focus cannot be broken.” Sharing several heart emojis, Brady cheered for his niece, saying, “Way to go!”

Maya Brady truly stole the show there. During the clash against Georgia, Maya Brady’s bat sent the crack of the ball off swiftly, making her intentions for the game loud and clear. The 8-0 win, along with her three for four at the plate with two home runs in the six-inning, cemented her motives, making them the Super Regional Champions. If the Bruins make it this Friday at Easton Stadium, they will be the best-of-three Super Regional. Whatever the output from it might be, Maya Brady knows one thing for sure: her uncle would always be cheering the loudest in the room for her.

Tom Brady’s constant support toward his niece

Tom Brady has been a constant in Maya Brady’s softball journey. This time it was for the College World Series. In April it was for the 2024 WBSC Women’s World Cup. It was in mid-April that the team of 16 players was selected to defend the USA’s Championship. Maya Brady is one of the 3 outfield players who will be participating in it. The team is set to hit the road to travel to Ireland, Italy, and Spain in July for the competition.

When the announcement of Maya being selected was made, Brady was the first one to congratulate her on the milestone through his Instagram Story. While she is gearing up for the WBSC World Championship, Maya Brady’s chase for the NCAA Collegiate World Championship is far from over. It would be their chance to become the NCAA Champions since 2019. The thing that fans would await the most would be whether Tom Brady would be paying just lip respect to his niece this time or would mark his attendance at the games.