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Christen Press to Retire at End of 2025 NWSL Season

Angel City will celebrate her career at Sunday’s home finale following a long injury comeback.

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Christen Press heads the ball during a women's World Cup match against Australia in 2021.
Sep 1, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Angel City FC forward Christen Press (23) runs down the pitch during the second half against the Chicago Red Stars at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • Press announced on ABC’s Good Morning America that this will be her final season, confirming her retirement after Angel City FC’s remaining matches.
  • Angel City will honor her on Sunday against the Portland Thorns at BMO Field in Los Angeles, with kickoff at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.
  • She departs the international game with 155 USWNT caps, 64 goals, two World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, and a bronze medal from the Tokyo Olympics.
  • After tearing her ACL in 2022 and undergoing four surgeries, she returned in 2024 and has played limited minutes in a reserve role this season.
  • A founding signing for Angel City and a prominent advocate on equity and player welfare, Press said wife and former teammate Tobin Heath’s recent retirement influenced her timing.