Christen Press Quotes
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When I went to Sweden, I sort of found out who I was.
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We want more opportunities for women's players throughout the world.
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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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As a professional athlete, part of my job is to make sure I'm consuming high quality nutrients.
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While I don't know if I exist in the land of the elite, I'm definitely on the battlefield with restlessness.
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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'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 actually rid myself of superstitions, but I do a quick 20-minute meditation before games.
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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'm grateful for all of our fans because at the end of the day, they give us purpose.
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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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I want soccer to be a stable profession that attracts young female athletes when they graduate from college.
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It's important for girls to feel strong and powerful even when they're playing sports.
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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 always want to take on the giants.
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I remember, playing in college especially, I cried in almost every game I played. I just felt so much stress and pressure that I was letting everyone down if I didn't score a goal or win the game. I carried that weight with me into every game.
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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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When I'm home, I like to plan out all of my workout routines and all of my eating for the whole week.
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In the U.S., my whole life, I felt like I had to be the best and score more goals and run with more fitness so I could be the one in the limelight. I think that when I went to Sweden, I found the joy of being part of a team and contributing to everybody's success.
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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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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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Of course I have other passions and other interests, but soccer's always my priority.
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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!