Ahead of next Women's World Cup, Americans hit their stride as key forward makes move

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Get an inside peek at the international zest being brought to World Cup 2018 in Russia. After their team failed to qualify, U.S. soccer fans have had to find other teams to root for in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In the 2019 Women’s World Cup, however, the United States is the favorite a year away from the tournament in France. The U.S. women’s national team is ranked No. 1 in the world. The team beat Japan in the final to win the 2015 Women's World Cup, becoming the first three-time winner in tournament history. The Americans will host Japan, Australia and Brazil this summer for the Tournament of Nations beginning July 26. Christen Press was a key contributor on the World Cup team. Press, a forward

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