Christen Press Announces Retirement from Soccer Following 2025 NWSL Season

"Christen Press, a two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion, has stunned the soccer world by announcing her retirement from professional soccer, effective at the end of the 2025 NWSL season. The 36-year-old forward, who has played for the US women's national team (USWNT) in 155 matches, scoring 64 goals, made the shocking revelation on Good Morning America.
Press, who has been a consistent fixture for Angel City FC this season, shared the news with a mix of emotions, saying, "I feel a mix of everything... relief, joy, excitement, fear, and so much grief." She added, "I have so much grief, a part of me, a piece of me, I'm losing her." Press's remarkable career has seen her win numerous accolades, including four SheBelieves Cups, two Concacaf Women's Championship titles, and two Algarve Cup titles.
As she hangs up her cleats, Press leaves behind a legacy of determination, hard work, and a passion for the game. With her impressive trophy cabinet and a career spanning 14 years, Press has undoubtedly become one of the most iconic players of her generation. The soccer world will undoubtedly miss her infectious enthusiasm and unmatched skill on the field.
With her final season underway, fans will be eager to see Press take to the pitch one last time, giving a fitting farewell to a true soccer legend. As Press embarks on her next chapter, the question on everyone's mind is: what's next for this soccer icon? Will she stay involved in the sport, or will she explore new horizons? Only time will tell.
As the USWNT and soccer fans around the world mourn the loss of a true legend, they will also be celebrating Press's incredible career. Her retirement marks the end of an era, but it also opens the door for a new generation of players to follow in her footsteps. As Press herself said, "I thought I would wait until I didn't want to play anymore, but I realized that time is never going to come." And now, as she bids farewell to the sport she loves, the world will forever remember Christen Press as a true champion, on and off the field.