When I left the U.S., I sort of left that frustration and that pressure to make the national team behind me. — Christen Press Copy Share Image
I think, in the U.S., we have such a focus on the physicality, on being the best athlete, that it sort of… — Christen Press Copy Share Image
I'm 100 percent a byproduct of my sport. I always tell my teammates that I only have muscles where they get to play. — Christen Press Copy Share Image
The American professional schedule gives players a six-month off-season, so many of us have become pickup regulars while training without an organized… — Christen Press Copy Share Image
Of course I have other passions and other interests, but soccer's always my priority. — Christen Press Copy Share Image
I encourage all players to work to be their best, which includes looking for opportunities beyond the playing field. — Christen Press Copy Share Image
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. — Christen Press Copy Share Image
My first year with Gothenburg was the most carefree because I was playing on a middle-of-the-table team in Sweden. It was a… — Christen Press Copy Share Image
The European leagues have been there a long time, the coaches have been there, the clubs have been there, there's history to… — Christen Press Copy Share Image
If I couldn't get to the national team, I wanted to get as much as I could out of soccer, and I… — Christen Press Copy Share Image
In the U.S., my whole life, I felt like I had to be the best and score more goals and run with… — Christen Press Copy Share Image
When I started playing in Sweden, there was nobody watching. No one knew who I was, so I was just playing for… — Christen Press Copy Share Image
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… — Christen Press Copy Share Image
Winning and losing isn't what's important. The attempt at success and getting to your best self is what matters. — Christen Press Copy Share Image
If you win games, at the top, there's no pressure to change. You change when you have to change. You change when… — Christen Press Copy Share Image
As a goal scorer, my focus is always on converting my chances and being clinical in the box. That's my No. 1 priority. — Christen Press Copy Share Image
You can be one inch from the national team and the opportunity to make so much money and a life out of… — Christen Press Copy Share Image
I actually rid myself of superstitions, but I do a quick 20-minute meditation before games. — Christen Press Copy Share
I find the ball, and I think, 'Where's the ball going, and where do I need to go?' It just puts me back in… — Christen Press Copy Share
At the end of the day in our sport, you just have to sacrifice yourself completely to put the team first. That's not easy… — Christen Press Copy Share
Wherever I am, I always do yoga every day. I think it's so important for my physical health in sport. — Christen Press Copy Share
I haven't had many injuries, and I know that's because I take care of my body, and I do the things that I need… — Christen Press Copy Share
I would like to fight as hard as I possibly can in each and every game and win or lose, leave it at that,… — Christen Press Copy Share
As a professional athlete, part of my job is to make sure I'm consuming high quality nutrients. — Christen Press Copy Share
I have butt muscles, thigh muscles, and then my upper body is super skinny - except for in my shoulders, which you need for… — Christen Press Copy Share
I've learned from experience not to be too glued to one menu or routine in particular because I never know where I'm going to… — Christen Press Copy Share
I try to practice mindfulness at all times, including the times where I'm nervous and I'm stressed. — Christen Press Copy Share
I've never been cold during a big game. It's the adrenaline. You're always moving. — Christen Press Copy Share
I always want to keep my skin clean when I get up in the morning, and I use sunscreen before I go out to… — Christen Press Copy Share
My first year with Gothenburg was the most carefree because I was playing on a middle-of-the-table team in Sweden. It was a lot less… — Christen Press Copy Share
If I simply stay in that moment on the pitch and read the game, I can do so much more. — Christen Press Copy Share
