Longtime United States women's national team forward and two-time World Cup-winner Christen Press has been reactivated from Angel City's season-ending injury list and is available for selection in the team's match against San Diego Wave FC on Thursday.
"You have to accept that things won't go the way you think they will, but maybe they'll go even better," Press said in a statement. "That's the hope that I'm taking into the next phase of my recovery journey.
Press, a Southern California native, was Angel City's first signing as the team put together its roster ahead of its 2022 NWSL expansion season. She has scored 50 goals across all competitions in 101 NWSL games.
"This is a direct result of two straight years of Christen's hard work and determination to return to the game," Angel City head coach Becki Tweed said in a statement. "She is a leader on and off the pitch and we are thrilled to have her available for selection."
Press, 35, won the 2015 and 2019 World Cups with the USWNT as well as the 2021 Olympic bronze medal. She scored the opening goal in the USWNT's 2019 World Cup semifinal victory over England.
Previously, Press played for Manchester United in England's top flight, as well as the Chicago Red Stars and Utah Royals in the NWSL.
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