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" If I couldn’t get to the national team, I wanted to get as much as I could out of soccer, and I think moving abroad was my opportunity to do that. I think that, in turn, playing with that freedom and that spirit allowed me to play a lot better. I escalated my game quickly just by being happy. " - Christen Press

" I encourage all players to work to be their best, which includes looking for opportunities beyond the playing field. " - Christen Press

" It took me a while to learn, but we are allowed to make mistakes and have flaws. " - Christen Press

" I’ve stayed away from the actual L.A. scene for most of my life. " - Christen Press

" Of course I have other passions and other interests, but soccer’s always my priority. " - Christen Press

" I would like to fight as hard as I possibly can in each and every game and win or lose, leave it at that, and move forward. I know in my heart that that is the mindset I need to be a successful and happy athlete. " - Christen Press

" 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

" I think I approach pressure by having discipline and learning to be calm in everyday life. I do this with a daily mindfulness practice and commitment. " - Christen Press

" 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 open on the transitions, really fast-paced to the point of being out of control. The Damallsvenskan is a little extreme on the other side: it’s so under control, there are 20 passes strung before you even go forward. " - Christen Press