Christen Annemarie Press is an American professional soccer player, entrepreneur, and sports journalist. She plays 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 has made 155 appearances for her country and is currently ninth all-time with 64 goals scored.
Press with the USWNT
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 playing for Tyresö FF at the Svenska Supercupen, 2013
Christen Press warming up as a Red Star on May 2, 2015
National Women's Soccer League
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is a professional women's soccer league at the top of the United States league system. Headquartered in New York City, it is owned by the teams and, until 2020, was under a management contract with the United States Soccer Federation.
At the 2022 NWSL Championship, the league recognized some of the players who had competed in the league for all ten years of its existence.
The NWSL increased the number and quality of cameras used for matches during the 2022 season.