U.S. fans look to cheer up Christen Press with pictures of dogs
Christen Press has every right to feel bummed out about the USWNT's penalty shootout letdown against Sweden in the Olympics on Friday, but fans are hoping to boost her spirits.
Fans of the USWNT and Christen Press have banded together on Twitter to share pictures of dogs to show their support for the U.S. winger. It all started with this tweet:
While a certain population of the social media scene prefer to lambast and rake professional athletes across the coals when they fall short of perfection, there are some kind souls out there on the internet as well.
The #DogsForChristen (because Press loves dogs ... and who doesn't?) started to catch on, and folks all across the globe are now sending her photos of their pups.
Of course, FOXSoccer's own mascot, Teemu, had to get in on the act and show support for Press.
Twitter (and sports) can sometimes bring out the worst in people, but it can also bring out the best. Press certainly wasn't the only reason the USWNT lost to Sweden, but her missed penalty is one of the lasting images. Press' teammate, Megan Klingenberg, reiterated that they lost as a team ... while also joining the #DogsForChristen movement.
Fortunately, the hashtag only continues to gain steam! It's almost impossible to keep up with all the cute puppy pictures, and those are the kinds of images we can all support.
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Bc @ChristenPress deserves smiles and joy and she loves dogs: this is my parents' dog Mudd #DogsForChristen pic.twitter.com/JGTNkcQiBQ
— mmw (@mmwilsner) August 12, 2016
@ChristenPress you will come back stronger and i can't wait to see what you do next. ? #dogsforchristen pic.twitter.com/JlnASzhXZk
— t (@laurenvelope) August 13, 2016
#DogsForChristen ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/ECLQAUQqv8
— abby!!! (@KLlNGENBERG) August 13, 2016
Tobin & Friends (yes, that's his name) can't wait see you back out on the pitch! @ChristenPress #DogsForChristen pic.twitter.com/CUleJBiG5l
— Cheryse Ishii (@cherysei) August 13, 2016
#DogsForChristen giving me life. This hashtag restores my faith in humanity a lil pic.twitter.com/CA51myyOP5
— Kerin Maguire (@KerinMaguire) August 13, 2016
Because you're great. And still a world champion. #DogsForChristen pic.twitter.com/XjKUNQZ1Eb
— Ryan Rosenblatt (@RyanRosenblatt) August 13, 2016
USWNT has best fans! This made me tear up. Team effort no ones fault but this 4 you @ChristenPress #DogsForChristen pic.twitter.com/XWO0GGexv5
— Meghan Klingenberg (@meghankling) August 13, 2016
.@mmwilsner @ChristenPress Pressy this is Chichi she isn't always nice but she loves you #DogsForChristen ?❤️ pic.twitter.com/6MCNpX8YoH
— Megan Rapinoe (@mPinoe) August 13, 2016