Alysa Liu cheer/fan thread

[Sylvia]

NIKE is jumping into the Alysa craze! She's been an ambassador for them for a while now.

Coming Soon Nike Sportswear "Alysa Liu" T-Shirt ($45): https://www.nike.com/t/sportswear-alysa-liu-t-shirt-O7JWe1PK/JF1678-010
"Celebrate gold, glory and little bit of grunge in this soft and structured tee. Its roomy fit is perfect for a flannel underneath—just how Alysa would like it."

There's also a Men's Fleece Hoodie listed for $70: https://www.nike.com/t/sportswear-alysa-liu-mens-fleece-hoodie-mH8sFfh3/JF1679-010
"Grace, grunge and gold. Celebrate Alysa Liu's glory in this relaxed hoodie. It's made with fleece that's soft on the inside and smooth on the outside."

Alysa Liu Nike Collection Translates Olympic Momentum Into Cultural Form by Jesse James for stupidDOPE (March 19, 2026):
https://stupiddope.com/2026/03/alys...anslates-olympic-momentum-into-cultural-form/

 

[my little pony]

one of my least favorite things about niche sports is the lack of decent merch, this is exciting

 

[AnnM]

CA's Lt. Governor named Alysa as her Woman of the Year in recognition of Women's History Month!

Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis on Instagram: "In celebration of Women’s History Month, I’m proud to name Alysa Liu my 2026 Woman of the Year. Alysa has proudly represented Team USA & California on the world stage, bringing home two gold medals at the

7,131 likes, 109 comments - caltgovernor on March 16, 2026: "In celebration of Women’s History Month, I’m proud to name Alysa Liu my 2026 Woman of the Year. Alysa has proudly represented Team USA & California on the world stage, bringing home two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her...

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[Karen-W]

And Alysa has hit 8m followers in Instagram!

 

[Sylvia]

The "Alysa Liu effect is on full display at the Lakewood [CA] Ice Rink, where dozens of new skaters have signed up for lessons at Liu's old stomping grounds. Rina Nakano reports. This CBS LA March 20th news report includes an interview with Ashleigh Ellis, Unity Ice Academy founder (Starr Andrews has been involved with her program): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzGK3P2Yw9A

A second Alysa mural has appeared in Oakland (March 17): https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/new-mural-for-alysa-liu-pops-up-in-oakland/4053218/

 

[AnnM]

The "Alysa Liu effect is on full display at the Lakewood [CA] Ice Rink, where dozens of new skaters have signed up for lessons at Liu's old stomping grounds.

I wasn't aware Alysa ever trained in SoCal?

 

[Karen-W]

I wasn't aware Alysa ever trained in SoCal?

I believe Lakewood is where she first got back on the ice, in rental skates no less, in early 2024 after the ski trip that gave her the old, familiar adrenaline rush. And that's where she went to skate during the rest of the winter/spring 2024 while still attending classes at UCLA.

 

[Sylvia]

I wasn't aware Alysa ever trained in SoCal?

Yes, as Karen posted, Lakewood Ice was where Alysa first got back on the ice while she was still at UCLA - her announcement video back on March 1, 2024: https://www.instagram.com/reels/C3-X2gfLks3/

ETA an excerpt from Phil Hersh's October 2024 article:

The process got more complicated once she returned to UCLA in late September. Liu, a psychology major, has three classes this quarter.
She trains at Lakewood Ice, a 30-mile trip down the notoriously congested Los Angeles area freeways. DiGuglielmo or Scali will try to get there from the Bay Area as often as possible, with Lakewood-based Amy Evidente and Ivan Dinev handling her coaching on other days.
Liu will also go back to the Bay Area as often as possible, starting with most of the five-week stretch that includes Budapest and her two scheduled Grand Prix appearances, Skate Canada and NHK Trophy.

 

[Sylvia]

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza:

Fernando Mendoza on Instagram: "Team foundation or team ice 𝗄̶𝗂̶𝗇̶𝗀̶ queen? #Fortnite #EpicPartner"

372K likes, 1,753 comments - fernandomendoza on March 22, 2026: "Team foundation or team ice 𝗄̶𝗂̶𝗇̶𝗀̶ queen? #Fortnite #EpicPartner".

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[Sylvia]

This March 4th GQ article was about Alysa's stylist for her media days in NYC:

Alysa Liu’s Stylist Is Marty Supreme’s Oscar-Nominated Costume Designer

The Safdies’ go-to costumer, Miyako Bellizzi, is dressing her “lil town sis” in swaggy camo and unreleased Nikes for the gold medalist’s post-Olympics press run.

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...Liu’s outfit was styled by Miyako Bellizzi, the Oscar-nominated costume designer who outfitted Marty Supreme, as well as previous Safdie projects Uncut Gems and Good Time. (She was also the brains behind Oscar Isaac’s grown-and-sexy wardrobe in the 2021 HBO miniseries Scenes from a Marriage.) Known for her vintage-sourced, character-forward work—and her own eclectic, tomboyish style—Bellizzi has quickly established herself as one of Hollywood’s most innovative costumers. But that’s not to say she can’t lend her skills to a fellow Bay Area alt girl in need.
“Lil town sis on the Today show! Fit by me,” the stylist wrote alongside Liu’s Today show clip on her Instagram story on Tuesday. Like the figure skater, Bellizzi is also from Oakland, California. She’s a big thrifter, too. “I come from a big flea market, pawn shop, thrift store family. We were always looking for gems and I think it’s where I found my eye early,” Bellizzi recently told the local Alameda Post.

Nike Magazine feature (March 23) - "... in her own words, she shares how she thinks about pressure, success and learning to trust her own path":

Alysa Liu is Winning on Her Own Terms — NIKE, Inc.

In this exclusive interview, the Nike athlete and gold medal–winning figure skater — not to mention sport icon for authenticity — reflects on pressure, success and learning to trust her own path.

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[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Check this out

Angel Food Cakes on Instagram: "BREAKING: drag queen executes perfect double axel @alysaxliu tribute at @rollinhomos in Oakland baby! 📹 @mamacelestefanclub ⚫️ @yifanovich 👗 @heiressthrottlecakes 💇‍♀️ @shehaslayers / @muddthetwospirit 🛼 @suregripr

27K likes, 238 comments - foodfortheangels on March 22, 2026: "BREAKING: drag queen executes perfect double axel @alysaxliu tribute at @rollinhomos in Oakland baby! 📹 @mamacelestefanclub ⚫️ @yifanovich 👗 @heiressthrottlecakes 💇‍♀️ @shehaslayers / @muddthetwospirit 🛼 @suregriprollerskates".

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[skatfan]

It was only a matter of time before a drag queen decided to do a program, all in her hometown!

 

[my little pony]

the Alysa Liu t shirt and sweatshirt with nike came up for sale this morning, link is upthread

 

[SkateSand]

the Alysa Liu t shirt and sweatshirt with nike came up for sale this morning, link is upthread

Looks sold out already in the popular sizes for the women's T-shirt - only XXL left.