# @theathletichq on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DP1O8R6jcmq
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35662744-theathletichq-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/5a19a3139d.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-10-15T13:36:40.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Athletic (@theathletichq) — https://gondola.cc/theathletichq

## Caption

BREAKING: Christen Press is retiring at the end of the 2025 NWSL season.

In addition to her advocacy for equal pay, the USWNT star leaves the game a two-time World Cup Champion and Olympic bronze medalist.

Press reflects in three letters: to her younger self, the game and fans. Read them exclusively at The Athletic.

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- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 27,728
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 86

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Athletic | @theathletichq | https://gondola.cc/theathletichq | Sports Media Outlet |
| The Athletic Full Time | @tafulltime | https://gondola.cc/tafulltime | Sports Media Outlet |
| Claire | @weltzan | https://gondola.cc/weltzan | Graphic Designer |
| Claire | @weltzan | https://gondola.cc/weltzan | Copywriter |
| Claire | @weltzan | https://gondola.cc/weltzan | Social Media Coordinator |

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