Nelly Korda rocks USA soccer jersey at US Women’s Open, delivers patriotic message
Nelly Korda is feeling incredibly patriotic ahead of this week’s US Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club.
Korda, the world’s No. 1 player, arrived Wednesday wearing a US men’s soccer jersey, which he actually wore during practice.
With the 2026 World Cup taking place in North America later this month and the US Women’s Open, it was certainly a good opportunity for the 27-year-old to wear a non-traditional shirt on the course.
Nelly Korda of the United States plays a shot from the bunker on the 10th hole during the second round of the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G 2026 at Maketewah Country Club on May 15, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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Given his unique appearance in this training session, Korda was asked about his decision to wear the USMNT kit, which he explained was a response to his official selection in this year’s Solheim Cup squad, but also presented a message of patriotism.
“It’s amazing. That’s why I’m wearing red, white, and blue today. Yes, representing my country is always a great honor,” said Korda. “I’m very happy to play in Amsterdam for Ang, to play for our country. I always make amazing memories playing in the Solheim Cup, and I can’t wait for more.”
Nelly Korda of Team United States plays her shot from the third match of the Sunday Singles final round of the Solheim Cup 2024 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on September 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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Korda’s jersey had the number 13 on it, arguably the most famous number in American women’s soccer history thanks to Alex Morgan rocking the digits throughout her stable career.
Morgan was reportedly roaming the Riviera grounds on Wednesday, but Korda explained that the number 13 is special to him on a personal level.
“It’s my favorite number, that’s why I chose 13,” Korda began. “One, my parents are 13 days apart. Our second major was my 13th victory. A lot of people have thought that Friday the 13th or 13 was an unlucky number, but I’ve always loved the number 13.
Nelly Korda of the United States tees off on the sixth green during the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G 2026 at Maketewah Country Club on May 14, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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“I know the World Cup starts next week, right? So there’s no better place to be patriotic than the US Women’s Open.”
Korda, a three-time major champion, is looking to win her first US Women’s Open this week in California.
After going winless in 2025, he picked up three wins in 2026, including the Chevron Championship, the first major on the calendar. Korda finished T-2 at last year’s US Women’s Open at Erin Hills in Wisconsin.
