Source: BroBible
Summary
Sarah Ashlee Barker and Emily Engstler, teammates on the Portland Fire WNBA team, sparked rumors of a romantic relationship after Barker wore Engstler’s college jersey to a game. Fans jumped to conclusions, but the team later clarified that Barker simply likes to wear her teammates’ jerseys as a show of support. Engstler even joked about the situation on Instagram, calling Barker her “girlfriend” with a wink.
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The routine arrives with confidence.
Sarah Ashlee Barker wears her teammates’ jerseys, and suddenly it’s a relationship. Emily Engstler plays along, and the WNBA fans are hooked. A jersey becomes a hard launch. The team clears things up, but the drama was fun while it lasted. The WNBA’s LGBTQ community gets a wink, and we’re all invested in a non-existent relationship. Because, why not?
Author: Evan Null
