Christen Press shared her moving story alongside former Manchester United and USWNT teammate Tobin Heath, detailing a powerful locker room moment that left everyone speechless and illustrated how leadership comes from all members of a team – not just those wearing captain’s bands.
This incident came to light during a segment of RE–INC podcast co-hosted by Press and Heath, recalling when Heath had an injury and the team was going through difficult times at Manchester United. Dressed in his trademark beanie with large green puff coat, Heath burst into the locker room bursting with emotion before even Coach Magness arrived!
Heath, her tears streaming down her face, passionately reproached the team for failing to grasp the momentous opportunity before them and her emotional investment in both game and teammates was evident as Press summarized Heath’s speech with “You lead with heart,” summarizing its significance especially among British teammates. “She touched our souls,” Press concluded after witnessing what impactful impact Heath’s speech had.
This tale, shared between two of soccer’s most influential figures, underscores both passion and diversity of leadership within its realm. Heath’s emotional locker room appeal illustrated not only her dedication to team success but also how impactful moments of honesty and vulnerability can be in forging team unity and resilience.