The United States Women's National Team have captured all of our hearts in recent years as their winning record has only gotten more winning. The team has made history for some of its players paving the way in areas of social justice, and the players' talent and chemistry have made them a beloved squad with a devoted fanbase. Those fans pour their love out on the internet and follow the players closely, so it's no wonder that when there's a relationship, they're quick to detect it.
Rumors of forwards Christen Press and Tobin Heath have been swarming for years, with some pinning the possible relationship as having started as long ago as 2015. Neither of them has ever confirmed the relationship for sure - though even that is up for debate, as you'll find out when you read on. The USWNT sleuths aren't usually wrong, but we gathered it all here so that you can decide for yourself. Here's everything we know about Christen Press and Tobin Heath's relationship.
9 The Internet Is Obsessed With Their Maybe-Relationship
Once fans of the USWNT sniffed out the possibility of a relationship between Christen Press and Tobin Heath, it was game over. You can't make them forget it. The internet has been alight for years with the speculation about the romantic pairing of the two athletes, and going months and even years without any new evidence doesn't seem to deter them. At the extreme end, there is even a lot of fanfiction erotica featuring the two players in imaginary sexual situations. Just trust us on this one: a lot.
8 Neither Has Ever Come Out
Though many fans believe it's certain, neither Tobin Heath nor Christen Press has ever come out or said anything else about their sexuality. If they are queer, they're in good company; Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris, Kelley O'Hara, and Kristie Mewis are just a few of their USWNT teammates who are out and proud.
7 Tobin Is Very Religious
Tobin Heath is outspoken about being a devout Christian, having been raised in the Christian Church during her upbringing in New Jersey. She describes her faith: "It wasn’t until around the end of high school and start of college that I started to develop my own faith. Like anyone who has a relationship (with Jesus) knows, the coolest thing about it is that it’s infinite how much you can learn and begin to understand." After wins, she is known to post pictures to Instagram with captions that credit God with her success on the pitch.
6 They Played For Manchester United Together
After playing together for years in the United States, Tobin and Christen teamed up again to play on the Manchester United team for the past year or so. They only ended up playing on the team for a year before the team recently announced it would not renew their contracts, leaving both of them free agents and their next moves uncertain.
5 Some Posts Have Caused Speculation
Celebrating your birthday with someone can be an intimate affair, especially if it's just one-on-one. A picture of Tobin Heath blowing out candles on a cake held by Christen Press was posed to Christen's Instagram, and many fans felt this surely meant they were together. Why else would they be celebrating Tobin's birthday just the two of them?
4 Some Posts Are Believed To Confirm Their Relationship
Christen Press posted a picture to Instagram of herself and Tobin Heath celebrating Christmas together. Her caption: "Merry Christmas and you're welcome" led many to believe she was cheekily confirming what many fans already suspected: that the two are a pair and have been for some time.
3 They Appeared To Kiss Once
A video taken at the 2019 wedding of teammates Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger appears to show Christen Press kissing Tobin Heath, though the video is blurry and inconclusive. Some say it looks like Christen is kissing Tobin on the cheek, while some others question whether the woman is even Tobin Heath at all. Watch the video - you be the judge!
2 They Are Both Involved In USWNT's Equal Pay Lawsuit
28 players on the United States Women's National Team filed a lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation in 2019, and the proceedings are still going on today. Tobin Heath and Christen Press are at the forefront of the efforts to win legal ruling that women soccer players are paid the same as the men. The recent HBO documentary LFG explains and chronicles the suit and its many appeals. The USWNT players have experienced a few major setbacks in the case recently, but are still pushing forward and hoping for better results.
1 They Are Business Partners Too
Along with fellow USWNT players Megan Rapinoe and Meghan Klingenberg, both Tobin Heath and Christen Press are founders of re-inc, an organix luxury lifestyle brand. Their products are designed for all gender identities and body types, and their production is eco-friendly and sustainable.