VIDEO: Christen Press Scores Opening Goal for USWNT Against England in World Cup Quarterfinal
By Michael Luciano
It took Jill Ellis all of nine minutes to be proven right by leaving Megan Rapinoe out of the starting lineup in favor of Christen Press. Nine. Minutes. The speedy winger nabbed her 49th career goal for her country s the United States Women's National Team took a 1-0 lead over England in the 2019 Women's World Cup semifinals.
CHRISTEN PRESS! ????
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 2, 2019
No Rapinoe, no problem! The USWNT takes the early lead again and has now scored in the first 15 minutes in every single game this #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/Xqu3u0m56V
From the dummy run inside to the superb cross to the perfect header that got past England keeper Carly Telford, the whole buildup was nothing short of sublime.
England right back Lucy Bronze has been dominant this tournament, leading some to annoint her the best player in women's soccer not named Ada Hegerberg. However, Press got the better of her on this occasion, rising over Bronze to deliver the header.
Damn you made that look easy!! Incredible job, Christien...@ChristenPress
— J. Todd Ford (@sportsnbooks) July 2, 2019
While many were fearing the worst after Rapinoe was not in the squad, Press has the Americans on top against one of the best teams in the world.