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Jess Carter Advocates Positivity in US Soccer Culture

1/24/2026

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Jess Carter, a former Chelsea player, moved to the United States in 2024.
She noted a significant difference in how players are treated.
She praised American fans for their positivity and called for a family-friendly environment to address increased scrutiny and abuse.
Carter said happiness now takes precedence over football decisions.
During Euro 2025, her teammates stopped taking a knee for anti-racism to seek a new approach.

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Story summary

Jess Carter, a former Chelsea player, moved to the United States in 2024.
She noted a significant difference in how players are treated.
She praised American fans for their positivity and called for a family-friendly environment to address increased scrutiny and abuse.
Carter said happiness now takes precedence over football decisions.
During Euro 2025, her teammates stopped taking a knee for anti-racism to seek a new approach.