Christen Press Quotes
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I've stayed away from the actual L.A. scene for most of my life.
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It's important for girls to feel strong and powerful even when they're playing sports.
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I think that during college, I would say I did not enjoy playing soccer.
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Serena Williams is my sports idol.
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I didn't have any natural instincts toward heading. It cost me lots of opportunities to score.
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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 actually rid myself of superstitions, but I do a quick 20-minute meditation before games.
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I've spent a lot of time being insecure about my body, but it's done so much for me. It's my tool, my vessel for my job.
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If you win games, at the top, there's no pressure to change. You change when you have to change. You change when you don't win anymore.
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I always want to take on the giants.
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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'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 want barriers to be broken down for women.
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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 want soccer to be a stable profession that attracts young female athletes when they graduate from college.
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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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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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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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I'm grateful for all of our fans because at the end of the day, they give us purpose.
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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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Stanford's an amazing, amazing school. It was an extraordinary soccer program.
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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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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!