Christen Press
A forward with a surgeon's precision, she became a World Cup champion and a relentless advocate for equal pay in women's soccer.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American soccer player·Birthday: December 29·Millennials
Biography
Christen Press grew up in Los Angeles, her talent evident from her record-setting career at Stanford University. Her path to the US Women's National Team was a testament to persistence, finally earning her first cap at 24. On the field, Press was known for her elegant, efficient style—a player who could decide a game with a single, devastatingly calm finish. Off it, she became a central figure in the team's landmark fight for equitable compensation, using her platform and voice to demand change. After an injury sidelined her, she channeled her vision into entrepreneurship, co-founding the lifestyle brand RE—INC, proving her impact extends far beyond the penalty area.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Christen was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Christen Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Christen's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015 as a key member of the United States national team.
- Scored 64 international goals, ranking her ninth all-time for the USWNT.
- Earned a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
- Was named the U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year in 2015.
Did You Know?
She scored a goal in her USWNT debut against Scotland in 2013.
At Stanford, she set the Pac-10 record for career goals with 71.
She is a co-founder of the gender-neutral lifestyle brand RE—INC.
She studied abroad at University College London during her time at Stanford.
“We're not just soccer players, we're women that have voices and opinions and we want to use our platform to make the world a better place.”
