USWNT Great Christen Press to Retire from Professional Soccer
Press finishes her storied international career as a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion
One of the U.S. Women’s National Team's all-time greats, Christen Press has closed the book on her playing career by officially retiring from professional soccer.
Press finished her legendary USWNT career with 155 caps, 64 goals, 43 assists and two FIFA World Cup Championships (2015, 2019) and earned a bronze medal in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. In the 2019 World Cup, she scored a career-defining opening goal in the semifinal against England.
With 107 goal contributions, Press is just one of 14 total USWNT players in history to record at least 100. She ranks No. 9 in all-time goals and tied for 25th caps as of her announcement.
Known for her crafty footwork and precision finishing, Press became one of the team’s most dynamic attackers. She produced numerous iconic moments, including her World Cup debut goal against Australia in 2015, and several hat tricks. Beyond her immense production, Press was a leader off the field advocating for equal rights and inclusivity.
The 36-year-old forward will finish her 16th season of professional soccer in one final regular season matchday for her club Angel City FC on Nov. 1. On Oct. 19, she appeared in her final home game in Los Angeles and was honored with a post-game ceremony.
Press subbed onto Angel City’s final 2025 match at BMO Stadium, and the Palos Verdes, Calif. native received a large ovation from her hometown fans. She joined the team in 2021 as the first signing in the club’s history. Press played nine seasons in the NWSL and ends her time on the pitch as one of the pioneers of progress in women’s soccer.
“This club really marks all of the work and my teammates, and I did for over a decade to fight for equity and progress and opportunity for the next generation,” Press said after the match. “To all the young people out there, you should know that when I was your age, I didn’t get to come to games like this. I didn’t have this dream to be up here someday playing in front of all of you, but I hope in some small way — the work that we all did allows you all to dream your biggest, craziest, wildest dreams.”