Christen Press Is 'Taking Everything One Step at a Time' After ACL Injury: 'Looking Forward to the Future'

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Despite suffering an ACL tear in 2022, Christen Press is looking forward to the future, especially now that the 2023 World Cup is drawing to a close.

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There was a lot of pressure to watch the World Cup this year, but it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that few people get to experience.

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However, the chance to compete in the World Cup is a golden opportunity to show off one's athletic prowess for one's country.

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Thank goodness I have avoided injury for so long; it has given me hope for the future of my profession.

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When asked about her involvement with Degree's Change the Field campaign,

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which seeks to create safe and inclusive environments for girls of color on and off the field, the 34-year-old tells OK! exclusively,

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"I am taking everything one step at a time but look forward to the future and getting back with my team, Angels FC."

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The sportswoman has made it her mission to improve the sport for other people, having known from a young age that she wanted to play soccer.

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