Christen Press’ recent situation with Angel City FC has been characterized by a noticeable shift in her role on the pitch, a transition that has not been without its challenges. After an arduous 781-day recovery from a devastating ACL injury that required four surgeries, the 36-year-old forward remarkably returned to the field in July 2024. However, the 2025 season has seen her primarily in a substitute role.

This reduced playing time has sparked frustration among fans accustomed to seeing her as a focal point of the team’s attack. Even the soccer star acknowledged this, stating, “I know that there is frustration from the fans on me not playing as much, and me not being the same player that I was. I want to say I will never be the same player that I was, but I am absolutely on a journey

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