It’s been an interesting 2018 season for United States forward Christen Press. Controversy surrounded the 29-year-old when allocated United States Women’s National team players returned to National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) rosters in March. Every player allocated returned to their club with the exception of Press. She was unhappy with the results of a blockbuster three team trade that saw Carli Lloyd join Sky Blue FC, Sam Kerr join the Chicago Red Stars, and Christen Press join the Houston Dash.
On a day where Sky Blue FC wore all pink in support of breast cancer awareness, midfielder Hayley Haagsma got the team off to an early 11th minute lead, before the team relented a late equalizer to the Houston Dash in yet another 1 – 1 draw. Photo Credit: Brenden Murphy/ISNSoccer.com Sky Blue’s goal came off a corner kick by midfielder Katy Freels. The ball volleyed off of midfielder Kristin Grubka before getting to the head of Haagsma who was able