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Christen Press to Retire at End of 2025 NWSL Season

She said she is choosing her moment after a long ACL recovery, noting Tobin Heath’s recent retirement helped shape the decision.

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Christen Press #23 of Angel City FC chases after a ball to the corner during the game against the Houston Dash at Banc of California Stadium on June 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Christen Press heads the ball during a women's World Cup match against Australia in 2021.

Overview

  • Press announced her decision on Good Morning America on Oct. 15, calling this her last season and final few games.
  • Angel City FC said it will honor her during Sunday’s final home match against the Portland Thorns in Los Angeles.
  • A two-time World Cup winner, she recorded 155 caps and 64 goals for the USWNT and also earned a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
  • Her timeline included a torn ACL in June 2022 and multiple surgeries before returning to play late in 2024 and throughout 2025.
  • Beyond the field, she was a first signing for Angel City, a prominent voice in the USWNT equal‑pay fight, and a co‑founder of RE‑INC and The RE‑CAP Show with Heath.