Christen Press Quotes
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I have crazy, curly, big hair, so,if I have time to try to make myself look presentable, I usually spend it doing my hair.
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The tactics in NWSL are so chaotic. It's so about physicality. It's both teams attacking with nine players, and it's just so open on the transitions, really fast-paced to the point of being out of control. The Damallsvenskan is a little extreme on the other side: it's so under control, there are 20 passes strung before you even go forward.
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I actually rid myself of superstitions, but I do a quick 20-minute meditation before games.
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When I went to Sweden, I sort of found out who I was.
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I think that during college, I would say I did not enjoy playing soccer.
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I'm the kind of person where I look to myself a lot on how I can get better. What little, nuanced differences can I make?
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I think sharing your experiences with younger players is something that's hugely valuable for your team, for your program. It kind of gives me a sense of self outside of just connecting your passes, scoring your goals - it's being a part of the larger picture.
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I want barriers to be broken down for women.
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With yoga, it works every part of the body and increases range of motion. People think you get super flexible and you lose your power in sport. I'm getting back to normal because I'm so wound up and tight.
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Serena Williams is my sports idol.
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I've learned to love my body and myself over time by being a little more accepting and having grace with myself.
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I always want to take on the giants.
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I encourage all players to work to be their best, which includes looking for opportunities beyond the playing field.
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I'm so excited to be a Coppertone brand ambassador because as an athlete, taking care of my body is a huge part of my job, and sunscreen is a vital part of that.
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I used to be so focused on winning, I had a really hard time enjoying soccer. If I missed a shot, I would spend a lot of time thinking about how I'd disappointed my teammates. Then I learned how moments of struggle make you stronger.
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I've always preferred a 4-3-3. It's a more fluid and dynamic system, and I think it plays to my strengths better.
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I want soccer to be a stable profession that attracts young female athletes when they graduate from college.
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As a goal scorer, my focus is always on converting my chances and being clinical in the box. That's my No. 1 priority.
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In Sweden, if a player has the ball, and you're running across the line of vision, you would never call for the ball. In the United States, if you're open, you're screaming.
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I'm grateful for all of our fans because at the end of the day, they give us purpose.
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When I left the U.S., I sort of left that frustration and that pressure to make the national team behind me.
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Stanford's an amazing, amazing school. It was an extraordinary soccer program.
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On game days, I do yoga as just a really short routine. It's more to warm up and to calm down in the morning.
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I'm a once-a-week grocery shopper; I get everything I need for the week, and then in the morning, I have my breakfast, pack three snacks, my lunch, and drinks to stay hydrated in a little cooler. I always have a snack on hand in case I get hungry throughout the day. I love my little cooler!