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Christen Annemarie Press (born December 29, 1988) is an American former professional soccer player, entrepreneur, and sports journalist. She last played for Angel City FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. She first appeared for the United States national team during an international friendly against Scotland on February 9, 2013. She made 155 appearances for her country and ranks ninth all-time with 64 goals scored.

Key Information

Press was the recipient of the Hermann Trophy in 2010 and holds the all-time scoring record at Stanford Cardinal. Following her collegiate career, Press was selected fourth overall by the Washington Freedom in the 2011 WPS Draft, where she was named WPS Rookie of the Year. She was the Damallsvenskan's top scorer in 2013 with 23 goals scored for Tyresö FF and became the first American to earn the Golden Boot award in the history of the Swedish League.

Press has played for the Chicago Red Stars and Utah Royals in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC and Tyresö FF in the Swedish Damallsvenskan, magicJack in Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) and Manchester United of the English FA Women's Super League. She helped the United States win their titles at the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. In 2019, she co-founded a gender-neutral lifestyle brand, RE—INC, with fellow athletes Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath, and Meghan Klingenberg.[2] Press co-hosts the podcast, The RE—CAP Show, with Tobin Heath.

Press is a Global Ambassador and Board Member of the adolescent health organization Grassroot Soccer.[3]

Early life

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Born in Los Angeles to Cody and Stacy Press, Christen was raised in the suburb of Palos Verdes Estates with her two sisters, Channing and Tyler.[4] Both of her parents played different sports: Cody was an American football player at Dartmouth and Stacy was a tennis player.[5][6] She began playing soccer at age five[7] and later attended Chadwick School for high school.[8][9]

As a two-year team captain and four-year starter of her high school's soccer team, Press led Chadwick to two Southern Section Division IV titles. She also lettered in track and tennis.[10] In 2006, she was named NSCAA High School All-American and Parade Magazine All-American. During her high school career, she scored 128 goals, including 38 her junior year alone (a school record). She was named Southern Section Division IV Offensive Player of the Year twice and was a four-time Prep League Offensive MVP.[10]

Press played club soccer for Slammers FC of Newport Beach, California, and won the Golden Boot for most goals scored in the US Youth Soccer Association's national championship tournament.[10][11]

Stanford Cardinal (2007–2010)

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Press is the all-time leading scorer for the Stanford Cardinal women's soccer team with 71 goals.[12] While playing for the Cardinal, she broke school records for career points[A] (183), assists (41), and shots (500); as well as single-season records for goals (26), shots (180), and game-winning goals (10).[10] She was Stanford's second Hermann Trophy winner and a two-time runner-up at the NCAA Women's College Cup.

As a freshman, Press started 18 games for Stanford. She led the team in assists (6) and ranked second in goals (8), points (22) and shots (60). One of her biggest highlights of the year came in the first round of the NCAA College Cup when she scored the fastest goal in team history in the 37th second of the match. She scored twice and also assisted on another goal in the team's 7–0 victory.[10] Press was named Pac-10 Freshman of the Year and earned first-team Freshman All-American honors.[13]

During her sophomore year, Press was one of only five players in the squad to start every game of the season. She scored 16 goals and had 11 assists, while her total of 43 points ranked second in school history. In the College Cup quarterfinal against the Portland Pilots, Press scored the lone goal of the match in the 86th minute to send the Cardinal to the Final Four. She was the only player from the Cardinal squad to be named to the NCAA College Cup All-Tournament Team.[10]

During her third season with the Cardinal, Press set new program records for assists (16) and shots (143). Seven of her 21 goals during the 2009 season were game-winning goals. Her 58 points raised the bar that she set during the previous season for the second-highest point total in a single season and ranked third in the nation.[10] Press also broke her previous record for fastest goal scored in Stanford history after scoring 23 seconds into a match against BYU.[10] In the College Cup, she scored the golden goal and had an assist in the Cardinal's 2–1 overtime win against the UCLA Bruins to send them into their first-ever cup final.[14] They went on to lose the final to the North Carolina Tar Heels, after Press's apparent game-tying goal in the 89th minute was ruled offside.[15] At the end of the season, Press was named to the All-Pac-10 first team and was a semi-finalist for the Hermann Trophy.[10][16]

In her senior year, Press was the recipient of the 2010 Hermann Trophy for being the nation's top college soccer player. This marked the second consecutive win for a Stanford player following Kelley O'Hara in 2009.[17][18] Press led the nation in both goals and points, while the club obtained a 23–1–2 record overall. Their only loss in 2010 came in the last match of the season in the College Cup final, which was Stanford's second consecutive runner-up finish.[19] Press was also named Soccer America Player of the Year,[20] Pac-10 Player of the Year, and earned All-Pac-10 first team and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) first-team All-American honors.[17][21] She displayed academic proficiency as well, receiving Academic All-America honors and winning the Pac-10's Scholar-Athlete of the Year for soccer.[17]

Stanford statistics

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Year Apps Starts Gls Asts
2007 21 18 8 6
2008 25 25 16 11
2009 26 26 21 16
2010 26 26 26 8
Totals 98 95 71 41

Source[10]

Club career

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magicJack (2011)

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Press (far right) with her magicJack teammates during a match against the Boston Breakers on August 6, 2011. From left to right: Sauerbrunn, Rampone, Dalmy, Huffman, Wambach, Boxx, Press

Press was drafted to the Washington Freedom as the fourth overall pick in the 2011 WPS Draft.[22][23] Under new ownership, the team moved to Florida and was renamed magicJack. She scored her first goal in the 64th minute of magicJack's 2–0 victory over the Atlanta Beat in May. Of the goal, Press said, "It was so good to finish. Being a forward, we go into every game thinking our job is to score, so it's nice to finally get that accomplished."[24] During a 4–0 win against the Boston Breakers in July, Press scored her first hat trick in a professional match.[25][26] After losing in the semifinal of the playoffs, she was awarded the U.S. Soccer Federation's Rookie of the Year award in part for being the first-ever rookie to have a hat trick.[27] Press finished the season having started in 16 of the 19 games in which she appeared for magicJack.[28] Her eight goals ranked third in the league.[29] During the offseason, Press signed with the Atlanta Beat; however, the league suspended operations before the season began.[30][31]

Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC (2012)

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After Women's Professional Soccer folded in early 2012, Press signed a new professional contract with Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC in the Damallsvenskan, the top division league in Sweden.[32] Her first game with Göteborg was a 2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinal match against Arsenal that ended in a 3–1 loss.[33]

During her regular season debut with Göteborg on April 10 against Djurgården, she scored two goals (a brace), with her first goal coming in the fifth minute of the match.[34] Later in the month, she scored another brace, this time with the goals scored five minutes apart in the team's 6–0 victory over KIF Örebro.[35] In August, Press recorded her third brace, this time scoring two minutes apart as Göteborg defeated Umeå 5–0.[36] Press ended the year as the second-highest scorer in the Damallsvenskan with 17 league goals, behind only Anja Mittag, and scored a total of 25 in all competitions.[37]

During the quarterfinals of the Swedish Cup, Press scored two goals in a 3–0 victory over Kristianstad.[38] In the semifinals, her thirteenth-minute goal helped Göteborg defeat LdB Malmö 2–1 and progress to the championship final.[39] Göteborg won the championship over Tyresö FF by a score of 2–1 after extra time, with Press involved in both goals. She scored in the ninth minute of the game and then drew a penalty in the added time, which Marlene Sjöberg converted to secure the cup.[40][41]

Tyresö FF (2013–2014)

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Press playing for Tyresö FF at the Svenska Supercupen, 2013

In early 2013, Press signed with Damallsvenskan champions, Tyresö FF, in Stockholm.[42] For the second consecutive season, she scored a goal in her regular season debut.[43] Press scored four goals in a 10–2 win over Sunnanå SK.[44][45] During the team's next match, she scored two goals helping the team defeat Jitex BK 7–0.[46] On June 9, 2013, she scored a hat trick during the squad's 5–1 win over Kristianstads DFF.[47] After following up with a pair of goals scored in each of Tyresö's next two matches, Press scored her second and third hat tricks of the season, the second in a 5–0 win over Jitex BK on August 24,[48] and the following in an eventual 8–0 win against Sunnanå IF.[49] During the team's last match of the regular season, Press scored twice against her former team, Göteborg FC, helping Tyresö win 4–1.[50]

Press finished the season as the top scorer in the league with 23 goals, becoming the first American to do so in the history of the Damallsvenskan.[51] Tyresö finished second during the regular season with a 14–6–2 record and thus qualified for the 2014–15 UEFA Women's Champions League.[51] In October, Press scored Tyresö's only two goals during the 2013–14 UEFA Women's Champions League's Round of 32 match, securing a 2–1 aggregate win over French side Paris Saint-Germain Féminines, and sending her team to the Round of 16.[52] In 2013, she scored three times in the Svenska Cupen and nine times in the 2013–14 UEFA Women's Champions League competitions, for a total goal tally of 37.[53] Her nine goals scored in the Champions League helped lift the team to the 2014 UEFA Women's Champions League Final where they lost 4–3 to VfL Wolfsburg.[54]

Chicago Red Stars (2014–2017)

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Christen Press warming up as a Red Star on May 2, 2015

In January 2014, the Chicago Red Stars announced that Press would be joining their roster for the 2014 season following the conclusion of her time with Tyresö in the 2013–14 Champions League.[55] After Press joined the team in late May (two months into the 2014 NWSL season), she scored a team-high of six goals while playing in only 12 matches and was awarded the team's Golden Boot.[56] During a match on July 4 against reigning champions Portland Thorns FC at Providence Park, she scored two goals in the last fifteen minutes to equalize the score, after being down 2–0 at halftime.[57] On August 16, she scored another brace with goals in the 17th and 60th minutes helping Chicago draw 3–3 against Western New York Flash.[58] Chicago finished fifth during the regular season with a 9–7–8 record.[59] Press was named to the league's second XI team by players, coaches, and media.[60]

Press returned to the Chicago Red Stars for the 2015 season. During the team's first home match against Seattle Reign FC, she scored a brace and assisted a goal scored by Jen Hoy, resulting in a 3–2 win.[61] She was subsequently named the league's NWSL Player of the Week for week two of the season.[62] On April 25, Press scored two early goals in a drawn match against Portland. At the end of April, having recorded four goals and one assist, Press was the league's goal leader and was named NWSL Player of the Month.[63] Press missed the next eight games due to her participation in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. After returning, she scored four goals in a three-game span, including a brace in the Red Stars' 2–2 draw with FC Kansas City on August 1.[64]

During the 2016 season, Press was named captain and tallied eight goals in 14 games.[28] She scored a goal in the NWSL Playoffs, though the Red Stars were eliminated after a 2–1 loss to the Washington Spirit in extra time.[65]

Press captained the team for a second season in 2017.[66] She was the top scorer on the team with 11 goals[67] and the fourth highest scorer in the league.[28][68] Chicago finished in fourth place during the regular season with an 11–7–6 record, securing a berth to the playoffs.[68] The team was defeated by regular season winners North Carolina Courage 1–0 during the semi-finals.[69] Press was named to the NWSL Best XI at the end of the season.[70]

On January 18, 2018, Press was traded to the Houston Dash as part a three-team trade which also included Carli Lloyd and Samantha Kerr.[71] On March 10, the Dash were informed that Press would not be joining the club and had multiple offers in Sweden.[72]

Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC (2018)

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In March 2018, Press signed a three-month contract with her former club Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC, though the Dash still held her NWSL rights.[73][74] After scoring four goals in three games, Press was named Damallsvenskan Player of the Month for April.[75] In May, she scored a brace in the team's 3–1 win against IF Limhamn Bunkeflo.[76] On June 19, the team announced an agreement with NWSL expansion club, Utah Royals FC, to end her contract early so she could join the Royals for the remainder of the 2018 season.[77]

Utah Royals FC (2018–2020)

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On June 18, Utah Royals FC announced they had acquired the rights to Press in a trade that sent Brooke Elby and six draft picks to the Chicago Red Stars.[78] She made her debut on June 27 in a 0–0 draw against the Seattle Reign.[79] Press appeared in 11 games during the Royals' 2018 season, and scored 2 goals.[80] The Royals finished in fifth place during their inaugural season, missing a berth to the NWSL Playoffs by two points.[81][82]

Press began the 2019 NWSL season assisting Lo'eau LaBonta's goal in a 1–0 over the Washington Spirit in Utah's season opener. The following week, Press scored the only goal in 1–0 Royals victory over the Orlando Pride. Press was named to the NWSL Team of the Month for April.[83] She recorded a goal or assist in her first five games of the season but, due to her participation in the 2019 Women's World Cup and subsequent Victory Tour, missed 11 Utah games during the season. Press was named NWSL Player of the Week for Week 17 and later named NWSL Player of the Month for August, her second player of the month award.[84][85] Press finished second on the team in scoring with 8 goals and was named to the end of season NWSL Best XI, her fourth time being named to the Best XI.[86]

With the 2020 season disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Press elected not to participate in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup.[87]

On November 12, 2020, having left Press unprotected, Utah lost her NWSL rights to Racing Louisville FC during the 2020 NWSL Expansion Draft.[88][89]

Manchester United (2020–2021)

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On September 9, 2020, Manchester United announced they had signed Press and her national team teammate Tobin Heath to one-year contracts.[90] She made her debut on October 4 as a 77th minute substitute in a 3–0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.[91][92] She scored her first goal for the club on October 18 as part of a 4–2 WSL victory away to West Ham United.[93] On January 31, 2021, Press scored her second goal for the club in a 2–0 away victory against Everton.[94] She scored during a 2–0 victory against West Ham United on March 27, 2021, the team's first match played at Old Trafford. On June 24, the club announced Press would leave upon the expiry of her contract at the end of the month.[95]

Angel City FC (2021–2025)

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On August 23, 2021, Racing Louisville FC traded the NWSL playing rights of Press to Angel City FC having acquired them in the 2020 NWSL Expansion Draft. In return they received Angel City's first-round pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft, $75,000 in allocation money and roster protection from Angel City in the 2021 NWSL Expansion Draft.[96] She signed a two-year contract with an optional third year, reportedly worth a total of $700,000, making Press one of the highest-paid players in NWSL history.[97]

Press suffered an ACL injury in June 2022 in a NWSL match against Racing Louisville which required four surgeries to repair. She missed the entire 2023 season and returned to training with the Angel City senior team on June 11, 2024, 2 years to the day since she originally tore her ACL.[98][99] Press made her return to the field 781 days after her injury on August 1, 2024 in a NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup group stage match against the San Diego Wave.[100] The match ended in a scoreless draw, and Press converted her penalty kick in the ensuing shootout, which Angel City won.[101] On October 12, 2024, Press came on as a second-half substitute against the North Carolina Courage and scored her first regular season goal for Angel City since she tore her ACL, a match that ultimately ended in a draw.[102] This match also marked the 100th appearance in the NWSL regular season for Press.

On January 17, 2025, Press and Angel City agreed to a new one-year contract through the 2025 NWSL season.[103]

Press announced her retirement from playing professionally on October 15, 2025.[104] Reflecting on Press' significance to the club, Angel City CEO Julie Uhrman said “Christen retires as one of the most decorated and respected forwards in U.S. soccer history, a pioneer whose legacy is woven into the very fabric of our club. As Angel City’s first signing, Christen’s contributions to the club have been unparalleled."[105]

International career

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2012

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As a member of the United States women's national soccer team player pool, Press was named to the squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, though she attended as an alternate, and did not make the final roster.[106]

2013

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Press playing for the United States at Avaya Stadium, May 2015

She earned her first cap for the national team on February 9 in a friendly against Scotland. After scoring the first two goals of the match playing as a right midfielder, she provided the assist on the United States' third goal. Press is only the third woman to score two goals on her first match for the United States national team following Cindy Parlow Cone in 1996 and Sherrill Kester in 2000. The United States defeated Scotland 4–1 and Press was named Budweiser Woman of the Match.[107][108][109] Four days later, she scored another goal during her second cap, helping the United States defeat Scotland 2–0. No other American woman has scored three goals in her first two games.[110] Press' third cap for the national team occurred at the 2013 Algarve Cup during the team's first group stage match against Iceland on March 6, 2013. Press subbed in during the 64th minute for Carli Lloyd and the U.S. defeated Iceland 3–0.[111] During the team's next group stage match on March 8, 2013, Press scored the fourth goal in a commanding 5–0 win over China. With the goal against China, Press became the fifth women's national team player to score at least four goals in her first four matches.[112] She earned two additional caps at the Algarve during the knockout stage match against Sweden led by former United States coach, Pia Sundhage, and started in the final against Germany.[113] The United States took first at the 2013 Algarve Cup with a 2–0 win over Germany. Press finished her first year with the senior national team with eight goals in 12 matches.

2014

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Press in 2015

Press scored a career-high 11 goals (and ranked third-best on the national team) in 2014.[114] During a group stage match against Argentina at the 2014 International Tournament of Brasília, she scored four goals helping the United States win 7–0,[115] and qualify for the championship game.[116] Earlier in the year, she scored a goal against Russia in a friendly on February 8, 2014, and again on February 13, 2014.[117] She was selected by national team head coach Tom Sermanni to play at the 2014 Algarve Cup. In October, Press featured in the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship where the team won the tournament.[118]

2015: FIFA Women's World Cup

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Press was named to the national team squad for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada.[119] On June 8, she made her first tournament start against Australia and scored her first World Cup goal in the 61st minute.[120] She played in four of the team's seven games, starting two, helping the United States progress to the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final.[121] The United States won the tournament after defeating Japan 5–2.[122][123]

2016: Summer Olympics

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Press was selected as one of the 18 members of the Summer Olympics team.[124] After the team advanced to the knockout stages, they lost in the quarter-finals to Sweden. After a 1–1 draw, they lost 4–3 on a penalty shootout with Press missing the team's decisive final kick.[125] Supporters on social media started the #DogsforChristen hashtag to cheer her up[126][127] and it became a trending worldwide topic on Twitter.[128] Press competed in all four of the team's matches and was a starting forward in the 2–2 draw against Colombia.[129]

Press was one of two United States players to appear in all 25 games in 2016.[130] She finished the year with 12 goals, which was the third straight year she recorded double-figure goals and was her best goal-scoring record on the team.[131] She became the fifth player in team history to score double-figure goals for three consecutive years, joining Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, Tiffeny Milbrett, and Carli Lloyd in the team record books.[114]

2017

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Press with the national team in 2017.
Press playing for the national team in 2017.

In 2017 Press once again appeared in every game for the United States and was one of only three players to do so.[132][114] She scored the only goal in a 1–0 win over Norway in a June friendly. At the 2017 Tournament of Nations held in three different venues in California and Washington, Press scored a goal in the 80th minute against Brazil to lift the United States score deficit to 3–2. Five minutes later, she provided the assist to Megan Rapinoe's equalizer. With an additional goal from Julie Ertz, the team turned the game around for a 4–3 win.[133] She finished 2017 with three goals and three assists.[114]

2018

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Press was named to the roster for the 2018 SheBelieves Cup in February.[134] The United States won the tournament for the second time.[135] After she was traded against her wishes to the Houston Dash, Press declined to join the team and was reportedly considering multiple offers from Swedish clubs.[136][137] She was subsequently left off the U.S roster for a set of friendlies against Mexico in April 2018, with head coach Jill Ellis stating: "We've had several conversations and [Press] understands our expectations are that a consistent training and match environment for a professional is an important factor for selection into women's national team rosters...I am certain that once Christen transitions to a new team, she will embrace being back on the pitch and will help her team be successful."[138]

After signing with Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC at the end of March, Press was called up to the next United States camp in June for a set of friendlies against China.[139] On June 12, Press became the 37th female player in U.S history to play in 100 games for the US Women's National Team. She had two assists in the game as the United States won 2–1.[140] On August 31, Press was honored for her 100th cap during a friendly against Chile in her hometown of Los Angeles and captained the team. She scored a goal in the 59th minute and the United States won 3–0.[141]

In September, Press was named to the 20-player squad for the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship.[142] She recorded a goal and two assists in a 5–0 victory over Panama in the group stage.[143] The United States won their second consecutive CONCACAF Championship and earned a berth to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.[144][145]

2019

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In January 2019, Press scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Spain in a friendly in Alicante.[146] At the 2019 SheBelieves Cup she assisted on Alex Morgan's goal, one minute after entering the game.[147] A month later in a friendly against Belgium, Press recorded 3 assists in a 6–0 victory.[148]

2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

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On May 2, 2019, Press was named to the final 23–player roster for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup—this was her second time to play for the Cup.[149]

Press appeared in all three group stage games and started and played the full 90 minutes in the second group match against Chile. She was a second-half substitute in both the Round of 16 and the quarter-final matches. Press started the semi-final match against England and scored a goal in the 10th minute, to put the USA ahead 1–0, the United States would go on to win 2–1, advancing to their third straight World Cup Final.[150] Press appeared in the World Cup Final as a second-half substitute replacing Megan Rapinoe. She was one of four U.S players to play in all seven World Cup games.[151] The United States defeated the Netherlands 2–0 in the Final, to win their second consecutive World Cup. This was Press' second World Cup win.

On November 7, 2019, Press became the 12th player in USWNT history to score 50 international goals. Her 50th goal occurred in the 28th minute of a friendly against Sweden. The United States won 3-2 and Press also recorded an assist in the game.[152] Press finished 2019 with 5 goals and 12 assists. Her 12 assists lead the team, she was also the only member of the USWNT to appear in all 24 games in 2019.[153]

2020

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Press was named to the 20-player roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying tournament, which was her second time participating in Olympic qualifying.[154] Press scored in all three group stage games, including two goals against Costa Rica. She also scored in the semi-final against Mexico. After the United States defeated Canada in the Championship game, Press was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournaments best player.[155] Press was named to the United States' 23-player roster for the 2020 SheBelieves Cup, where she appeared in all three matches.[156] She was joint top scorer of the tournament notching two goals, one against England on March 5 and one against Japan on March 11.[157][158] She also registered the assist on a game-winning goal against Spain on March 8, delivering a set piece to teammate Julie Ertz.[159] The United States won the tournament, having won all three of their matches.[158] Press was named to the roster when the United States traveled to the Netherlands to face off in a friendly on November 27 in Breda.[160] The team won 2-0 and Press registered another international assist on a goal scored by Rose Lavelle.[161] Press lead the team in goals total with seven scored, in which she was tied with teammate Lindsey Horan, and registered three assists in 2020.[162]

2021

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After missing a series of friendlies against Colombia in January through illness,[163] Press was recalled to the USWNT squad in February for the 2021 SheBelieves Cup.[164][165] She appeared in all three games and scored twice in victories over Brazil and Argentina as the United States retained the SheBelieves Cup.[166] In June 2021, Press was named in the 18-player United States Women's soccer team roster for the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics.[167] She appeared in all six matches for the United States in the tournament, which saw the team take home the bronze medal on August 5 following their 4–3 victory over Australia.[168] Press scored and also forced an own-goal in the team's 6-1 group stage win over New Zealand on July 24, and converted a penalty kick in the team's quarter-final shootout win over the Netherlands on July 30.[169][170] Press tallied a total of six goals and five assists in 2021 for the United States.[171]

2021–2024

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Press announced via social media on September 9, 2021, that she, despite being called up, would not take part in the upcoming international windows, stating that she needed a few months break to focus on her mental health and spiritual growth.[172] Ahead of two abroad friendlies vs Australia in November 2021, former USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski opted to leave a core group of veteran players off of his 22-player roster, which included Press.[173] As a result of this decision, Press subsequently was not included in the 23-player roster for the 2022 SheBelieves Cup in February.[174] On June 13, 2022, Press was not included in the 23-player roster ahead of the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship.[175] This decision sparked some confusion amongst media and fans, many of whom questioned Andonovski after Press had been logging consistent minutes for Angel City FC in the months leading up. When questioned by reporters on omitting Press, Andonovski claimed that she was performing well, but not out-performing the players in front of her.[176] Press ultimately suffered an ACL tear with her club team on June 11, 2022, and remained unavailable for national team selection while she underwent a succession of surgeries and recoveries.[177] She began playing for her club again in October 2024 but has not yet been called up to the national team since then.[102]

Personal life

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Press is married to USWNT and former Manchester United W.F.C. teammate Tobin Heath,[178] having been in a relationship since 2015.[179][180]

On November 22, 2021, amidst the 2021 NWSL abuse scandal, Press alleged abuse against former Chicago Red Stars manager Rory Dames. Press revealed in an article by The Washington Post that she had tried to speak up about Dames' behavior in 2014 to former US Soccer President Sunil Gulati, but her "concerns were dismissed." Press went on to say that her request for a trade from the Chicago Red Stars in 2017 was due to Dames's treatment of her, and in 2018, she filed a complaint against him to US Soccer.[181] The NWSL Players Association released a statement in support of Press and Press's former Red Stars teammates Jen Hoy and Sam Johnson, who came forward with similar allegations.[182]

Since 2013, Press has worked with Grassroot Soccer, an adolescent health organization that leverages the power of soccer to equip young people with the life-saving information, services, and mentorship they need to live healthier lives. First joining as a Global Ambassador, she was elected to the organization's Board of Directors in 2018 and has visited its soccer-based health programs in South Africa and Zambia.[183]

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Media and endorsements

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Press has appeared in several advertisements and promotional pieces for Nike.[184][185] In 2014, she was featured in a promo for Wheaties.[186] In May 2015, she starred in television commercials for Coppertone.[187][188] She became a brand ambassador for nutritional product manufacturer Genesis Today in February 2016.[189] In January 2018, she partnered with Hydrive Energy Water.[190][191]

Press' likeness appeared on The Simpsons along with teammates Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach in May 2015.[192] The same year, she starred in the short film, An Equal Playing Field.[193][194] She has been featured in a number of magazines including Self,[195] Howler,[196] Shape,[197] Darling Magazine,[198] and Glamour.[199] In 2015, she was featured on the covers of Sports Illustrated and Yoga Digest.[200][201]


In 2016, Press posed nude for the ESPN's annual The Body Issue magazine and was one of the athletes featured on a cover.[202] Regarding appearing in the issue, Press said:

I think that a lot of women experience that balance between feeling insecure about and appreciative for their bodies. I definitely have. So, when I decided to say yes [to the shoot], I had all that in my mind and realized it would be a good opportunity to face some of my own fears and show my body some love.[203]

Press was featured with her national teammates in the EA Sports' FIFA video game series in FIFA 16, the first time women players were included in the game.[204] In October 2015, she was announced as a host for FOX Sports' @The Buzzer[205] and led a Chicago Cubs crowd in singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" along with teammates Julie Ertz and Lori Chalupny.[206]

Ticker tape parade and White House honor

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Following the United States' win at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, Press and her teammates became the first women's sports team to be honored with a ticker tape parade in New York City.[207] Each player received a key to the city from Mayor Bill de Blasio.[208] In October of the same year, the team was honored by President Barack Obama at the White House.[209]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of September 13, 2025[53][210][211][28]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[B] League Cup[C] Continental[D] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Pali Blues 2010 USL W-League 10 4 — — — 10 4
magicJack 2011 WPS 17 8 — 2 0 — 19 8
Göteborg FC 2012 Damallsvenskan 21 17 6 5 — 6 3 33 25
Tyresö FF 2013 Damallsvenskan 20 23 3 3 — 9 9 32 35
2014 6 2 0 0 — 0 0 6 2
Total 26 25 3 3 0 0 9 9 38 37
Chicago Red Stars 2014 NWSL 12 6 — — — 12 6
2015 11 10 — 1 0 — 12 10
2016 14 8 — 1 1 — 15 9
2017 23 11 — 1 0 — 24 11
Total 60 35 0 0 3 1 0 0 63 36
Göteborg FC 2018 Damallsvenskan 8 4 0 0 — 0 0 8 4
Utah Royals FC 2018 NWSL 11 2 — — — 11 2
2019 14 8 — — — 14 8
Total 25 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 10
Manchester United 2020–21 FA WSL 14 4 1 0 2 0 — 17 4
Angel City FC 2022 NWSL 8 2 0 0 5 2 — 13 4
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2024 9 1 0 0 2 0 — 11 1
2025 18 1 — — — 18 1
Career total 216 111 10 8 14 3 15 12 255 134

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United States
Year Apps Gls
2013 12 8
2014 23 11
2015 20 10
2016 25 12
2017 16 3
2018 10 2
2019 24 5
2020 9 7
2021 16 6
Totals 155 64

International goals

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As of match played July 24, 2021. United States score listed first, score column indicates score after each Press goal.
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 February 9, 2013 EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida  Scotland 1–0 4–1 Friendly [217]
2 2–0
3 February 13, 2013 LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee 3–0 3–1 [218]
4 March 8, 2013 Estádio Municipal, Albufeira, Portugal  China 4–0 5–0 2013 Algarve Cup [219]
5 April 9, 2013 Cars Jeans Stadion, The Hague, Netherlands  Netherlands 2–0 3–1 Friendly [220]
6 3–0
7 October 20, 2013 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas  Australia 3–0 3–1 [221]
8 October 27, 2013 Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California  New Zealand 3–0 4–1 [222]
9 February 8, 2014 FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, Florida  Russia 4–0 7–0 [117]
10 6–0
11 February 13, 2014 Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia 8–0 8–0 [223]
12 March 10, 2014 Estádio Municipal, Albufeira, Portugal  Denmark 1–3 3–5 2014 Algarve Cup [224]
13 August 20, 2014 WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, North Carolina  Switzerland 3–1 4–1 Friendly [225]
14 October 20, 2014 RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.  Haiti 5–0 6–0 2014 CONCACAF Championship [226]
15 October 24, 2014 PPL Park, Chester, Pennsylvania  Mexico 3–0 3–0 [227]
16 December 18, 2014 Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasília, Brazil  Argentina 1–0 7–0 2014 Torneio Internacional de Brasília [116]
17 2–0
18 4–0
19 7–0
20 March 11, 2015 Estádio Algarve, Faro, Portugal  France 2–0 2–0 2015 Algarve Cup [228]
21 June 8, 2015 Winnipeg Stadium, Winnipeg, Manitoba  Australia 2–1 3–1 2015 FIFA World Cup [229]
22 August 16, 2015 Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  Costa Rica 2–0 8–0 Friendly [230]
23 4–0
24 8–0
25 September 17, 2015 Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan  Haiti 2–0 5–0 [231]
26 December 10, 2015 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas  Trinidad and Tobago 3–0 6–0 [232]
27 4–0
28 5–0
29 December 13, 2015 University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona  China 2–0 2–0 [233]
30 February 10, 2016 Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas  Costa Rica 5–0 5–0 2016 Olympic qualifying [234]
31 February 15, 2016  Puerto Rico 7–0 10–0 [235]
32 April 6, 2016 Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut  Colombia 7–0 7–0 Friendly [236]
33 April 10, 2016 Talen Energy Stadium, Chester, Pennsylvania 1–0 3–0 [237]
34 July 23, 2016 Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas  Costa Rica 4–0 4–0 [238]
35 September 15, 2016 Mapfre Stadium, Columbus, Ohio  Thailand 2–0 9–0 [239]
36 October 19, 2016 Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy, Utah  Switzerland 3–0 4–0 [240]
37 October 23, 2016 U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota 3–1 5–1 [241]
38 November 10, 2016 Avaya Stadium, San Jose, California  Romania 1–0 8–1 [242]
39 4–1
40 5–1
41 November 13, 2016 StubHub Center, Carson, California 3–0 5–0 [243]
42 June 11, 2017 Komplett Arena, Sandefjord, Norway  Norway 1–0 1–0 [244]
43 July 31, 2017 Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California  Brazil 2–3 4–2 2017 Tournament of Nations [245]
44 October 22, 2017 WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, North Carolina  South Korea 3–0 6–0 Friendly [246]
45 August 31, 2018 StubHub Center, Carson, California  Chile 3–0 3–0 [247]
46 October 7, 2018 WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, North Carolina  Panama 4–0 5–0 2018 CONCACAF Championship [248]
47 January 22, 2019 Estadio José Rico Perez, Alicante, Spain  Spain 1–0 1–0 Friendly [249]
48 May 26, 2019 Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey  Mexico 3–0 3–0 [250]
49 July 2, 2019 Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon, France  England 1–0 2–1 2019 FIFA World Cup [251]
50 November 7, 2019 Mapfre Stadium, Columbus, Ohio  Sweden 2–0 3–2 Friendly [252]
51 November 10, 2019 TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, Florida  Costa Rica 4–0 6–0 [253]
52 January 28, 2020 BBVA Stadium, Houston, Texas  Haiti 1–0 4–0 2020 Olympic qualifying [254]
53 January 31, 2020  Panama 5–0 8–0 [255]
54 February 4, 2020  Costa Rica 1–0 1–0 [256]
55 3–0
56 February 7, 2020 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California  Mexico 4–0 4–0 [257]
57 March 5, 2020 Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida  England 1–0 2–0 2020 SheBelieves Cup [258]
58 March 11, 2020 Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas  Japan 2–0 3–1 [259]
59 February 21, 2021 Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida  Brazil 1–0 2–0 2021 SheBelieves Cup [260]
60 February 24, 2021  Argentina 6–0 6–0 [166]
61 June 16, 2021 Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas  Nigeria 1–0 2–0 Friendly [261]
62 July 1, 2021 Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut  Mexico 2–0 4–0 [262]
63 4–0
64 July 24, 2021 Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama, Japan  New Zealand 4–1 6–1 2020 Summer Olympics [263]

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Christen Annemarie Press (born December 29, 1988) is an American retired professional soccer player who played as a forward, most notably for the United States women's national soccer team (USWNT). Press earned 155 caps with the USWNT between 2013 and 2021, scoring 64 goals and providing 43 assists, which placed her among the program's all-time leading scorers. She contributed to two FIFA Women's World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, as well as a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, participating also in the 2016 Rio Games where the team finished fifth. At the collegiate level, she set Stanford University's all-time records with 71 goals and 183 points, earning the Hermann Trophy as the nation's top player in 2010. In her club career, Press competed in the (NWSL) with the Chicago Red Stars (2014–2017), Utah Royals FC (2018–2020), and (2022–2025), where she was the inaugural signee before announcing her retirement at the end of the 2025 season; she also played in with and Göteborg FC, achieving prolific scoring rates in the . Beyond playing, Press co-founded Re—Inc., a media company focused on women's soccer, reflecting her influence in advancing the sport's professional landscape.

Early Life and Education

Family and Upbringing

Christen Press was born on December 29, 1988, in , , to parents Cody and Stacy Press. Her father, Cody, had played American football at , while her mother, Stacy, was involved in ; the couple met at a picnic in the early 1980s, where Stacy was a student. The family resided in Palos Verdes Estates, an affluent coastal suburb south of , fostering an environment centered on athletic competition from an early age. As the among three sisters—Channing and Tyler—Press grew up in a household where her father's competitive drive influenced daily activities, such as racing his daughters to instill discipline and resilience. This upbringing emphasized physical challenges and perseverance, with both parents' sporting backgrounds contributing to a family culture that prioritized achievement in athletics over casual recreation. Press has reflected on this dynamic as shaping her intrinsic motivation, though it also involved navigating familial expectations around performance.

Youth Soccer Development

Press developed her soccer skills primarily through club play with Slammers FC in , where she spent her entire youth career. The team emphasized advanced coaching and competitive environments, contributing to her early proficiency as a forward known for prolific goal-scoring. At the under-14 level, Slammers FC maintained an undefeated record, underscoring the program's dominance in regional youth competitions. Her standout performances culminated in leading Slammers FC to a national championship in the US Youth Soccer Association's events, where she earned the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer. This achievement highlighted her ability to excel in high-stakes matches, with consistent high goal outputs that marked her development from a young age. A notable exhibition match at age 16 further demonstrated her potential: Slammers FC defeated the U.S. Under-16 national team 1-0, with Press scoring the decisive goal. These club successes, rooted in Southern California's competitive youth soccer ecosystem, provided the rigorous training and exposure that propelled her toward collegiate and professional levels.

Stanford University Career

Press joined the team as a in , playing as a forward and quickly establishing herself as a key offensive contributor. Over her four seasons (–2010), she amassed school records for career goals (71), assists (41), points (183), and shots (500), records that remain unbroken as of 2017. In 2009, Press scored the overtime-winning goal in a 2–1 semifinal victory over UCLA, propelling Stanford to the NCAA College Cup final. The following year, as a senior in 2010, she led the nation in goals (26) and points (60) while helping achieve a 23–1–2 record and return to the College Cup final. For her performance, Press received the as the nation's top collegiate soccer player, Pac-10 Player of the Year honors, and Academic All-American First Team recognition.

Club Career

Initial Professional Stints (2011–2013)

Press began her professional career in 2011 after being selected fourth overall in the (WPS) Draft by the Washington Freedom, which relocated to and rebranded as . During her rookie season with , she scored 10 goals and earned the WPS Rookie of the Year award from the league. The WPS folded after the 2011 season due to financial issues, prompting Press to seek opportunities abroad. In 2012, Press signed with Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC in Sweden's league, where she scored 17 goals in 21 league appearances, finishing second in the scoring charts. Her performance helped Göteborg reach the quarterfinals, though they lost 3–1 to in her debut match for the club. Press transferred to ahead of the 2013 season, another Swedish club competing in the . There, she led the league with 23 goals, becoming the first American to win the Damallsvenskan Golden Boot. Tyresö finished second in the league, with Press contributing significantly, including two goals in a 4–1 victory over Göteborg FC that secured their position.

European Clubs (2012–2014)

In 2012, following the folding of , Press signed with Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC of Sweden's , marking her entry into European professional football. During the season, she scored 17 goals in 21 appearances, contributing significantly to the team's fourth-place league finish. Göteborg also won the that year, defeating Linköpings FC 1–0 in the final on October 12, with Press playing a key role as a match hero in the triumph. Press transferred to Tyresö FF on January 4, 2013, joining a squad featuring other international talents. In the 2013 Damallsvenskan, she led the league in scoring with 23 goals across 22 matches, earning the Golden Boot as the first American to achieve this honor in the competition's history. Tyresö finished second in the league but advanced to the UEFA Women's Champions League final in the 2013–14 season, where they lost 4–1 on aggregate to VfL Wolfsburg; Press contributed goals in earlier rounds, including two against Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals. Tyresö's financial difficulties led to the club's in 2014, prompting Press's departure mid-season to return to the with the Chicago Red Stars in the newly formed NWSL, where she scored two goals for Tyresö before leaving. Her European stint established her as a prolific forward, with 37 goals in 38 appearances across both clubs from 2013 to early 2014.

Return to NWSL and Mid-Career Moves (2014–2018)

In May 2014, Press returned to the to join the Chicago Red Stars of the (NWSL) as an allocated player from the U.S. national team, entering two months into its second season. Over four seasons with Chicago from 2014 to 2017, she made 60 regular-season appearances and scored 35 goals, establishing herself as a prolific forward and team leader. In 2015, she earned a spot on the NWSL Best XI for her contributions, including 10 goals during the regular season. Press assumed the captaincy of the Red Stars in 2016 and retained it through 2017, guiding the team to the NWSL semifinals in the latter year. That season, she started 23 of 24 matches, leading the club with 11 goals and 4 assists while helping Chicago achieve one of its strongest playoff runs to date. On January 19, 2018, the Red Stars traded Press to the in a three-way deal also involving FC, which facilitated moves for to Chicago and to ; the transaction included draft picks and other assets. Press declined to report to Houston, opting instead for a short-term holdout. On March 26, 2018, she signed a three-month contract with Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC in Sweden's , returning to the club where she had previously played in 2012. In June 2018, Press's NWSL rights were reacquired by from in exchange for midfielders and Taylor Comeau plus conditional draft picks, after which immediately traded her to the expansion Royals FC. She debuted with later that month, marking her integration into the Royals' inaugural NWSL roster amid ongoing international commitments.

Manchester United and Angel City FC (2020–2025)

Press joined Manchester United on September 9, 2020, signing a one-year contract alongside U.S. national team teammate Tobin Heath. In the 2020–21 Women's Super League season, she appeared in 14 matches, starting 12, and logged 954 minutes, scoring 4 goals and recording 1 assist. One of her goals came in a 2–0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford on November 7, 2020, marking one of the first goals scored by a woman at the stadium. On August 23, 2021, prior to the 2022 NWSL season, Press signed with , the league's new based in , becoming its first rostered player through a trade acquisition. Her time with Angel City was significantly impacted by a right ACL tear sustained in May 2022, limiting her appearances thereafter until her return to the active roster on July 31, 2024. In the 2025 NWSL season, she featured in 16 matches, scoring 1 goal, including her first home goal post-injury against the Chicago Red Stars in May 2025. On October 15, 2025, following the conclusion of the 2025 NWSL season, Press announced her retirement from professional soccer, concluding her club career with after 49 total NWSL regular-season goals across 122 league matches, though specific tallies were curtailed by injury.

International Career

Breakthrough and Early Caps (2010–2013)

Press's breakthrough to the senior women's national soccer team occurred in early 2013, following a prolific 2012 season with Göteborg FC in Sweden's , where she scored 17 goals in 15 league matches. This club form, combined with her achievements, positioned her for a senior call-up under head coach Tom Sermanni, who sought to integrate emerging forwards into the squad amid transitions after Pia Sundhage's departure. On February 9, 2013, Press made her senior international debut in a friendly against at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in , starting as a right and scoring twice within the first 32 minutes to help secure a 4–1 victory. Her brace made her the third USWNT player to score two goals on debut, earning her immediate recognition for clinical finishing and movement off the ball. Four days later, on February 13, 2013, in another friendly versus Scotland in Nashville, Tennessee, Press scored once more, achieving three goals across her first two caps and becoming the first woman in USWNT history to accomplish this. She extended this streak by scoring in her third cap, a distinction held uniquely among USWNT players at the time. Press maintained her momentum through the year, including a goal in a 4–0 friendly win over the Netherlands on April 9, 2013, in Chicago. By October 20, 2013, she netted her seventh international goal in just 10 appearances during a 4–0 friendly defeat of Australia in San Antonio, Texas, demonstrating her rapid adaptation to the senior team's pace and tactical demands. Her early contributions highlighted a versatile forward profile, blending speed, positioning, and finishing ability, which solidified her role in the rotation behind established stars like Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan.

World Cup and Olympic Successes (2015–2016)

Christen Press was included in the United States women's national soccer team's roster for the in , marking her first major international tournament appearance. She featured as a substitute in four group stage and knockout matches, accumulating 180 minutes of playtime, during which she scored one goal—a volley in the 60th minute against on June 8, 2015, contributing to a 3-1 group stage victory. The U.S. team advanced through the tournament undefeated, defeating 5-2 in the final on July 5, 2015, to claim the championship title, with Press earning a winner's medal as part of the squad despite her limited starting role under . In the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Press was selected for the U.S. roster amid expectations of continued dominance following the triumph. She participated in the tournament, including the quarterfinal match against on August 12, 2016, where the U.S. suffered an unexpected elimination after a 1-1 draw resolved by a loss—the team's first Olympic quarterfinal exit since 1996 and resulting in a fifth-place finish overall. No goals or standout individual contributions from Press were recorded in the Olympic matches, reflecting the team's broader tactical struggles against Sweden's defensive setup and counterattacks.

Later Tournaments and Caps (2017–2021)

Press contributed to the women's national soccer team's victory in the 2018 SheBelieves Cup, appearing in matches during the February tournament held across the , where the team defeated , , and to claim the title. In the , she featured in games against , , and , though the U.S. finished second after a 2-2 draw with and losses in other fixtures, marking a rare dip in form ahead of the . Selected for the in , Press scored three goals across the tournament: one against on June 11 in a 13-0 group stage win, another against on June 20 in a 2-0 group victory, and a header in the 9th minute of the semifinal against on July 2, helping secure a 2-1 win en route to the ' 2-0 final triumph over the on July 7. Her contributions underscored her role as a versatile forward, often deployed on the wing or as a substitute to exploit defensive gaps. Following the , Press reached her 50th international goal in a friendly against on November 7, 2019. In early 2021, Press scored in the against on February 21, a long-range strike in a 2-0 win that aided the U.S. in clinching the tournament. She added two goals in a friendly versus on July 1, 2021, demonstrating continued scoring prowess ahead of the Olympics. Named to the roster for the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics in June 2021, Press appeared in all six matches, contributing defensively and in build-up play during the group's undefeated run and the playoff, where the U.S. defeated 4-3 on August 5 after a semifinal loss to . Her Olympic involvement marked her final international appearances, totaling additional caps in friendlies and invitational events throughout 2017–2021, though exact per-year figures vary by source.

Injuries and Recovery

Major Setbacks

In June 2022, Christen Press suffered a torn (ACL) in her right knee during a (NWSL) match for against on June 11, which forced her to miss the remainder of the 2022 season and subsequent international opportunities. The injury occurred in the second half of the game, marking a significant halt to her momentum after joining as a high-profile earlier that year. Recovery proved exceptionally challenging, with the initial ACL reconstruction followed by complications requiring three additional surgeries, including a fourth in July 2023 to address persistent issues such as improper healing and infection risks. This sequence extended her sidelining to 730 days, preventing participation in key events like the and limiting her to no competitive play until mid-2024. The ACL ordeal represented Press's most protracted injury setback, contrasting with earlier career instances of season-ending ailments that had occasionally disrupted her availability but lacked the surgical multiplicity and duration of this episode. These cumulative physical tolls contributed to her retirement announcement on October 15, 2025, after a brief return yielding limited appearances and one goal in the 2024 season.

Rehabilitation and Return

Following her ACL tear on June 11, 2022, during a (NWSL) match against Racing Louisville, Christen Press underwent an initial surgery but encountered significant complications that necessitated three additional procedures over the subsequent 13 months. Her body initially failed to respond adequately to rehabilitation efforts, leading to prolonged delays in regaining full fitness and prompting a multifaceted recovery approach that addressed both physical and emotional hurdles. Press returned to team training with precisely two years after the injury, on June 11, 2024, marking 730 days and four surgeries since the tear. She made her first competitive appearance on August 5, 2024, substituting in 's third NWSL x Summer Cup match, signifying a gradual reintegration into . This return followed intensive rehabilitation focused on rebuilding strength and mobility, though Press described the process as transformative, emphasizing personal growth beyond physical recovery. In the 2025 NWSL season, Press achieved further milestones, including her first regular-season home goal on May 9, 2025, just 24 seconds after entering as a substitute—her initial league appearance after 781 days sidelined. Despite not securing a spot on the U.S. women's national team for the 2024 Olympics, her club-level comeback demonstrated resilience, culminating in continued play through the season before her retirement announcement on October 15, 2025.

Playing Style and Technical Attributes

Strengths and Tactical Role

Christen Press excels in off-ball movement, utilizing dynamic and blindside positioning to manipulate tight defensive spaces and stretch opposing lines, making her unpredictable and difficult to mark. This attribute, honed through European club experience emphasizing technical space exploitation over physicality, enhances her effectiveness in creating separation for shots or passes. Her finishing is characterized by world-class precision and confidence, with a goal-scorer's mentality that prioritizes setting feet to shoot when opportunities arise within range, often producing aesthetically striking goals. Press demonstrates versatility across forward positions, seamlessly transitioning between central striker (No. 9) and wide roles, while maintaining a selfless approach to passing when scoring is not viable. She combines speed, creativity, and nuanced decision-making, enabling clinical chance creation and conversion. Tactically, Press functions primarily as a versatile forward in attacking systems, drawing defenders to open midfield channels and facilitate teammate involvement. Her intelligent runs contribute to high-pressing structures by disrupting build-up play, though her core impact lies in offensive phases where movement generates numerical advantages. In the USWNT, she has been deployed to exploit transitional moments, leveraging her attributes to bolster goal output in fluid formations.

Criticisms of Performance

Critics have noted that Press's playing style, characterized by technical finesse and intelligent off-ball movement, sometimes lacked the raw pace and aerial dominance required for a central striker role in the U.S. Women's National Team's (USWNT) more direct, transition-oriented system. Compared to peers like Alex Morgan and Sydney Leroux, who excelled in exploiting long balls through speed and physicality, Press was seen as less suited to such tactics, often deploying her more effectively on the wing or as a substitute rather than a consistent starter up top. This tactical mismatch contributed to periods of underutilization early in her USWNT career; despite strong club form in , where she thrived in possession-based setups—scoring 23 goals in 29 appearances for across all competitions in the 2017–18 season—Press struggled to displace established forwards, logging only sporadic starts before the 2015 World Cup. She herself reflected on this, stating in 2014 that her initial approach "wasn't working," prompting a deliberate shift toward greater aerial involvement and physical adaptation to better align with the national team's demands. Further critiques highlighted occasional inconsistencies in finishing under pressure, particularly in high-stakes USWNT matches, where her goal tally—64 in 155 caps as of retirement—lagged behind top strikers despite her versatility. Analysts observed that while Press's movement created chances (e.g., leading the 2019 World Cup in expected goals from open play among substitutes), her conversion rate dipped in direct confrontations, partly due to limited physicality in duels, winning just 42% of aerial challenges in NWSL play during her Utah Royals stint in 2018. These attributes, though not debilitating, were cited as reasons she remained rotational rather than indispensable, even as her club exploits suggested untapped potential in more fluid systems.

Advocacy and Off-Field Activities

Equal Pay Efforts

Christen Press was among the 28 members of the women's national soccer team (USWNT) who filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) on March 8, 2019, alleging gender discrimination in wages and working conditions, including demands for equal pay with the men's national team. The suit highlighted disparities such as the USWNT earning bonuses of $4,950 for third place in the 2016 Olympics compared to $263,320 for the USMNT's equivalent finish in 2016, despite the women's team generating higher revenue in some periods. Press served as a leader of the USWNT Players Association for two years, coordinating efforts among players during negotiations. In August 2019, following the breakdown of mediation with the USSF, Press publicly stated that the team ended talks due to unacceptable proposed terms, prioritizing long-term equity over short-term settlements and criticizing the federation's valuation of women's soccer. She collaborated with teammates on off-field initiatives, such as partnerships with brands like in April 2019 to address pay gaps through endorsements supplementing club and national team earnings. Press emphasized in interviews that achieving equal pay represented a broader victory for gender equity in , surpassing the significance of tournament wins. The lawsuit culminated in a $24 million settlement on February 22, 2022, which included back pay and funded a joint growth fund for women's soccer; Press received the largest individual payout of $643,873, reflecting her 155 caps and tenure. This agreement paved the way for a new collective bargaining agreement implementing equal pay for World Cup prize money and other performance-based compensation between the men's and women's teams. In recognition of her role, Press received the Pursuit of Justice award from the California Women's Law Center in May 2024 for advancing equal pay.

Business and Media Ventures

In 2019, Press co-founded RE—INC, an inclusive lifestyle and apparel brand, alongside fellow U.S. Women's National Team players , , and , with the company structured around four co-CEOs to promote gender-neutral clothing and challenge traditional industry norms. The brand emphasizes community-building through sport, offering products like T-shirts and memberships while positioning itself as a platform for entertainment and advocacy in . RE—INC expanded into media production, with Press and Heath launching The RE—CAP Show, a weekly analyzing women's soccer and broader sports topics, which gained traction for its insider perspectives from champions. In July 2025, the podcast secured a strategic partnership with for distribution and monetization, enhancing its reach amid growing interest in media. Press has contributed to , including articles for on U.S. team dynamics and professional challenges, leveraging her playing experience to inform coverage. These ventures reflect her shift toward post-injuries, focusing on media ownership to amplify women's voices in sports beyond athletic competition.

Controversies

Disputes with US Soccer Federation

Christen Press was one of 28 plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit filed against the (USSF) on March 8, 2019, alleging violations of the and Title VII of the through discriminatory pay and working conditions compared to the men's national team. The suit claimed the USWNT generated more revenue yet received lower compensation structures, including bonuses and base pay. Mediation efforts collapsed on August 14, 2019, with Press stating publicly that the players rejected any settlement short of full parity, emphasizing consistent game payments regardless of outcomes. The case settled on February 22, 2022, for a total of $24 million, including $22 million distributed to players based on career appearances and earnings, with Press receiving the largest individual share of $643,873. Press also lodged formal complaints with the USSF regarding abusive conduct by Chicago Red Stars coach Rory Dames during her tenure with the club from 2015 to 2018, but the federation took no substantive action, as detailed in the October 2022 Sally Yates independent review of NWSL misconduct. The Yates report highlighted USSF's prior 2014 investigation into Dames, which cleared him despite player concerns, allowing his continued involvement in and under USSF oversight until his 2021 resignation amid renewed allegations. In February 2022, Press joined , , and others in demanding the USSF publicly release its full Dames investigation findings, criticizing the federation's pattern of inaction on player safety complaints. In June 2024, Press publicly criticized the USSF on her podcast, The RE-CAP Show, for failing to discipline USWNT midfielder Korbin Albert following Albert's March 2024 apology for reposting content deemed anti-LGBTQ+, arguing the lack of repercussions undermined team standards and accountability. Press contended that USSF's policy required addressing public conduct issues, especially given the national team's visibility, but no formal sanctions were imposed despite internal reviews. This episode reflected Press's broader pattern of advocating against perceived federation lapses in governance and player welfare.

Club-Level Conflicts

During her tenure with the Chicago Red Stars from 2014 to 2017, Christen Press reported concerns about head coach ' behavior to U.S. Soccer as early as 2014, citing a toxic environment and emotional abuse toward players. Despite these complaints, no immediate action was taken by U.S. Soccer or the team ownership. In November 2021, following a Washington Post investigation that detailed allegations from Press and six other players of Dames' verbal attacks and inappropriate conduct, Dames resigned as coach. The Chicago Red Stars ownership issued a public apology, expressing deep regret for failing to address the misconduct earlier. Press's experiences with the Red Stars highlighted broader issues of player safety and oversight in the NWSL, as confirmed by the 2022 Yates report, which noted her 2014 complaint to U.S. Soccer President and USWNT coach received no follow-up. In 2025, while with , Press faced disputes over limited playing time during her recovery from prior injuries, including an ACL tear. Her manager publicly criticized the team's decisions in social media comments after a match, prompting interim coach Sam Laity to admit he had "made a mistake" by not substituting her in during a 3-2 loss to the on April 27, 2025. These tensions contributed to the context of her retirement announcement on October 15, 2025, amid ongoing frustrations with the club, though Press had previously attempted to address coaching issues similar to those at Chicago.

Retirement

Announcement and Final Season

On October 15, 2025, Christen Press announced her retirement from professional soccer at the end of the 2025 NWSL season during an appearance on ABC's Good Morning America. She described the decision as reflecting a mix of gratitude for her career and anticipation for new pursuits, stating, "I'm retiring from professional soccer, and I've decided that this is my last season and my last few games." The announcement followed a career hampered by injuries, including an ACL tear in 2022 and missing the entire 2023 season, though she returned to contribute in subsequent years. Press spent her final season with , the club she joined for its inaugural 2022 campaign as one of its original players. In 2025, she marked her 16th professional season, appearing in matches for the team amid ongoing recovery from prior knee issues. A highlight included a scored in May 2025, recognized among the league's top strikes that season. Her last home game occurred on October 19, 2025, against the at , where Angel City fell 0–2, with goals from . The match served as the final regular-season home fixture, prompting Angel City to honor Press alongside retiring captain in pre-match and halftime ceremonies attended by teammates, staff, and fans. Press delivered a message to the next generation of players, emphasizing perseverance and joy in the sport.

Post-Retirement Plans

Following her retirement announcement on October 15, 2025, Christen Press expressed intentions to continue influencing the sports industry through her co-founded company, RE—INC, which focuses on athlete ownership, creative expression, and social progress. She stated, “I promise we will continue to reimagine sports in this next life!!” signaling ongoing advocacy beyond playing. Press, alongside her wife Tobin Heath, plans to sustain their media ventures, including co-hosting The RE-CAP Show podcast, which covers topics such as life, love, and soccer. She indicated a desire to remain involved in soccer "in a different capacity" while prioritizing family life, including time with their and potential travel. Press described her transition as a "soft landing," citing stability with family, a home in her hometown, and relief from professional demands. In her retirement reflections, Press emphasized extending her on-field mentorship to broader encouragement of the next generation, aiming to "reach out to others—with a smile—and encouraging them" in non-playing roles. No further specific projects, such as coaching positions or new business launches, were detailed in her announcements as of October 2025.

Personal Life

Relationships and Privacy

Christen Press has maintained a high degree of privacy regarding her personal relationships throughout her career, rarely discussing romantic partners in public forums or media interviews. She entered a relationship with former women's national soccer team (USWNT) teammate around 2015 or 2016, though the couple did not publicly confirm it until July 28, 2024, during an appearance on Peacock's Watch with Alex Cooper. The pair, often referred to by fans as "Preath," kept their romance largely out of the spotlight for nearly a decade, limiting disclosures to close associates and family members, as Press noted that "our people always knew" but broader public knowledge was avoided to preserve intimacy. Press and Heath quietly married years prior to public confirmation, with their representative verifying the union to media outlets in July 2025 amid Heath's retirement announcement. The marriage aligned with their shared emphasis on safeguarding , as evidenced by their joint ventures like the The RE—CAP Show, where discussions occasionally touch on relational dynamics without delving into granular details. No prior long-term relationships have been publicly documented or confirmed by Press, underscoring her consistent approach to compartmentalizing professional success from private matters. This reticence reflects a deliberate strategy amid intense media scrutiny of women's soccer figures, particularly post-2015 fame, where fan speculation about "Preath" proliferated online without official response from the athletes. Press has articulated a of valuing "" in personal life, prioritizing emotional protection over public validation, which influenced their delayed disclosures even after retiring from professional play. Their selective openness, such as sharing relational insights in controlled settings like podcasts, balances authenticity with privacy, avoiding the oversharing common in .

Philanthropy and Interests

Press serves as a global ambassador and board member for Grassroot Soccer, an organization that leverages soccer to educate youth on health topics including prevention and in developing countries; she has participated in program visits, such as a 2023 trip to alongside . In 2017, while captain of the Chicago Red Stars, she partnered with Good Sports to donate approximately $50,000 in sporting equipment to ' athletic programs. She has supported animal welfare initiatives through PETA, starring in campaigns promoting ; in 2025, she and Heath featured their adopted Doberman, Bobbi, in a PETA advertisement emphasizing shelter adoptions, following an earlier effort with her rescued dog Morena. Press has also backed causes related to awareness and animal cruelty prevention. In 2024, she and Heath received Women's Way's highest honor for contributions to gender and racial equity advancement. Beyond philanthropy, Press pursues interests in acrylic painting, which she describes as a personal hobby separate from her athletic pursuits. She has expressed affinity for California's coastal lifestyle, including Pacific Ocean visits, street tacos, and road trips along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Career Statistics

Club Records

Press established herself as a prolific scorer early in her professional club career abroad. With Göteborg FC in the 2012 Damallsvenskan season, she recorded 17 goals in 21 league appearances, finishing as the league's second-leading scorer. In 2013, after transferring to Tyresö FF, Press claimed the Damallsvenskan Golden Boot as the top scorer with 23 goals across 20 league matches, marking her as the first American player to win the award; her brace in a 4-1 victory over Göteborg FC on October 12 helped secure the honor. Returning to the with the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL from 2014 to 2017, Press led the team in scoring during the 2017 regular season with 11 goals in 23 appearances. That year, she also tied for lead with 4 penalty kick goals converted. Across her NWSL tenure, spanning Chicago, Utah Royals FC, and , Press amassed 49 regular-season goals in 122 matches and holds the league record for most Goal of the Week selections with 11. In the 2015 NWSL season, despite limited minutes due to international commitments, she paced in goals per 90 minutes at 0.97 across 10.3 full matches played.
Club/SeasonLeagueGoalsAppearancesNotable Record/Achievement
(2013)2320League top scorer (Golden Boot); first American winner
Chicago Red Stars (2017)NWSL1123Team leading scorer; tied league lead in penalty goals (4)
NWSL CareerNWSL49122Most Goal of the Week awards (11)

International Achievements

Christen Press debuted for the women's national team on February 9, 2013, in a friendly against , scoring two goals in a 4–1 victory and earning her first start. She followed with another goal in the next match against on February 15, 2013, becoming the first USWNT player to score three goals across her initial two appearances. Over her international career, Press accumulated 155 caps and 64 goals, ranking ninth in USWNT all-time scoring at the time of her retirement. Press participated in the , where she appeared in four matches and scored once against in the group stage, contributing to the ' championship victory. She also featured in the , helping secure a second consecutive title for the USWNT, though specific goal contributions in that tournament included key performances in the knockout stages. Press was sidelined by a and did not participate in the , during which the exited in the round of 16. At the Olympic level, Press earned a gold medal with the USWNT at the in Rio de Janeiro, appearing in multiple matches during the tournament run. She also competed in the (held in 2021 in ), where the team captured silver after a loss to in the final. Additionally, Press contributed to CONCACAF Women's Championship wins in 2014 and 2018, bolstering the ' regional dominance.

Honors and Awards

Team Trophies

Christen Press contributed to the women's national team's victory in the in 2015, defeating 5–2 in the final on July 5 in , . She also played in the winning campaign, where the U.S. defeated the 2–0 in the final on July 7 in , France. The U.S. team earned a bronze medal at the (held in 2021), defeating 4–3 in the third-place match on August 5 in Kashima, , with Press appearing in group stage matches. Press participated in U.S. victories in four SheBelieves Cups (2018, 2020, 2021, and one additional edition), two Women's Championships, two Cups, and the 2018 Tournament of Nations. At the club level, Press won the with Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC in 2012, contributing to their domestic cup success prior to her move abroad. Her teams in the , including Chicago Red Stars (2014–2017) and (2022–2025), reached playoffs but did not secure league championships. With (2013–2014), the team finished as runners-up in the in 2014 but won no major domestic titles during her tenure.

Individual Recognitions

Press received the in 2010, awarded to the top player in women's soccer, after leading to the national championship and scoring 22 goals in her senior season. In professional club play, she became the first American to win the Damallsvenskan Golden Boot in 2013, scoring 23 goals for and helping the team reach the final. With the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL, Press earned Player of the Month honors for August on multiple occasions and holds the league record with 11 Goal of the Week awards. Internationally, she was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2020 Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, where she scored five goals, including a and two more in the final against .

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