It’s over. Christen Press, the 36-year-old Angel City FC forward, has officially retired. But the journey to this point is a bit messy and emotional. Troubles started when she returned to Angel City after a serious knee injury. She wanted to show she still can. And yet, she barely got time on the field. From the very first games, interim coach Sam Laity kept her mostly on the bench. Fans noticed. They were frustrated, and they weren’t shy about it. “A fireable offense,” one supporter tweeted. Fans were demanding the club give her the minutes she deserved. But what did she get in return?

A few mid-season matches! Yes, it is true! But still, in those matches, she gave some action. It seemed she was back, but the pattern repeated itself. Even with Alexander Straus stepping in as head coach

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