Kylie and Jason Kelce are back in the spotlight, but this time it's not because of football! Our favorite NFL couple is making waves in the City of Lights. And guess what? The pair aren't missing out on a party, as they recently toured the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Kelseys were spotted cheering on Team USA from the stands during their field hockey season opener against Argentina.
While the former Eagles center wore a blue “USA” T-shirt and beret, Kyrie kept it chic and casual in a light gray T-shirt and white jacket with red and white stripes down the shoulders. Their outfits were also in support of USA Field Hockey. Kyrie, who supports his favorite team, told the Associated Press: “I love the USA team. I …It has been a lifelong dream of mine to attend and watch the Olympics.“
She also chatted with the field hockey team and described the conversation as follows:It was amazing beyond words to be able to sit down with the team and talk about the journey to get here. I could see how much they were looking forward to it and how much this means to them. And I'm so touched that they got here. For me, it's like it's all come full circle. Personally, I believe that field hockey teams really work together as a unit. And that inspires me. No matter what level you're playing at, you can always look up to them, be inspired by them, and appreciate what this is..”
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American field hockey player Sophia Gladiator excitedly shared an Instagram Story featuring the former NFL player and his wife, writing: “Kelsey understood the mission.Kylie couldn't help but join in on the fun, reposting the post on her own Instagram and adding a GIF of her dancing kids to express her personal happiness. American field hockey forward Ashley Sessa also posted an Instagram Story featuring a photo of Kylie with Jason Kelce. She captioned the story:Thank you for stopping byKylie reposted it too, adding this sweet comment:I'm so happy to be able to support these ladies!“
Soon after, the International Hockey Federation released a photo of the Kelseys at the event,Still blown away by @JasonKelce and Kylie Kelce who showed up last night to support @USAFieldHockey at #Paris2024 .”
USA Field Hockey also got in on the movement, posting photos of the couple at the event, from the stands and posing with the team after the game. The post's caption read,The Kelseth family has been busy recently, including a trip to Paris to support USA Field Hockey.“
Jason and Kylie Kelsey share a love of sports, but what drew them to watch field hockey? Let's dig into the background and find out!
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Field hockey was love at first sight for Kylie Kelsey
What would you imagine if Kylie had been playing field hockey since she was a child? Yes, that's right! The wife of a former NFL player is a talented athlete herself. Kylie started playing field hockey at Lower Merion High School and followed that passion to Cabrini University in Pennsylvania. She didn't stop there and eventually became the head coach.
Kelsey continued playing after graduation. She joined the Cabrini team and considers it the best decision of her life. She was also selected to the ECAC South All-Stars First Team and the All-CSAC First Team. In her later seasons, Kylie's team won not one but two Colonial States Athletic Conference Championships.
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Additionally, this former athlete won the CSAC Rookie of the Year title in 2013 and was named to the first team twice. She capped off her incredible athletic career by scoring a season-high three goals in the 2016 NCAA Tournament finals. Today, Kylie continues to cheer on Team USA with unwavering passion. In March, she joined players Ashley Sessa and Kelly Lepage on the field to interview them on NBC Philadelphia, and the three also filmed a fun TikTok together.
Kylie Kelsey's boundless love for the game of field hockey makes her support for Team USA especially touching.