Lynn Williams went from being an Olympic snub to an Olympic goal scorer in a snap. Had the USWNT’s Catarina Macario not suffered an injury, Emma Hayes would not have called up Williams to Paris. Hayes, however, is now grateful to have the Gotham FC star on her roster, as her stunning strike helped the US complete a 4-1 rout against Germany at the Olympics. What’s more? It is not just Lynn Williams’ heroic gameplay that’s doing the talking. Her on-field outfit choice has also turned heads. But what outfit choice does an athlete have? Well, haven’t you noticed her single long-sleeved leggings?

Long-sleeved leggings have turned into a signature fashion statement in the cases of WNBA’s A’ja Wilson and Angel Reese. Soccer fans believe Lynn Williams is now flaunting her signature style with the red-colored long sleeve on her right leg. To contain your curiosity regarding the outfit, let’s dive deeper and see the possible reason why Williams is wearing the red long-sleeve.

This is perhaps why Lynn Williams sports a long-sleeve

Lynn Williams’ red sleeve on her right leg is in perfect sync with the USWNT’s colors. Quite the styling, we must say. She has been wearing it since Team USA kick-started its pre-Olympic games this summer. Williams’ sleeve looked the best when she paired it with the USWNT’s away kit, which comes with red shorts and a blue shirt. The 31-year-old is perhaps wearing the sleeve to support her hamstring area’s tendon-bone, which underwent surgery in 2022. She might have developed a scar in the region after her surgery and she might be using the long sleeve to hide that scar.

We can assume that the surgery has influenced Williams’ choice because she is not the only athlete to do so. LSU’s superstar alumnus Angel Reese wore a similar long sleeve during her freshman year to hide the scars of surgery. WNBA’s former Rookie of the Year Michaela Onyenwere had also sported a long sleeve, which she said had helped her recover quickly from a knee injury.

Lynn Williams, however, has not addressed why she wears a leg sleeve. In fact, she did not even speak about her solo goal, which was the last nail in Germany’s coffin. She appreciated her team for surviving the initial crunch against Germany. The Gotham FC forward also confidently claimed that the USWNT stars stood unperturbed in the face of Germany’s harsh challenges, implying Team USA has the mettle to withstand any hellfire in the upcoming Olympic soccer games. Let’s see if Williams herself lifts the lid on her choice to sport the fashionable leggings.