“I can’t tell you exactly how I’m going to feel right at this moment,” Allen told E! News in July, “but it’s going to be obviously a lot of FaceTimes, a lot of calls. I don’t want to miss anything.”

But he’s grateful that the Pitch Perfect star has always been his MVP, noting that having a “supportive partner, which I do, that allows me to go and work out” has been nothing but beneficial.

As captain, Allen, 30, emphasized that Steinfeld—whom he wed in May 2025—has helped him balance his responsibilities leading the team with being a new parent.

“Kids are ever-changing, and so is your schedule,” he reflected, adding that he’s “trying to ride the wave right now and enjoy” his time with his family before training camp. “Just maintaining a positive mindset throughout the whole year.”