Julie Ertz, a two-time Women’s World Cup champion with the USWNT, announced her retirement on Thursday.
Overall, Ertz had 122 caps and 20 goals across 10 years with the USWNT.
"Representing this country on the National Team has been the greatest honor," Ertz said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter."To play for the USWNT means you chase greatness every day while you wear the crest. I hope that I was able to leave an impact that reflects that." Ertz collected plenty of accolades in her club career, as well. She was the third overall pick in the 2014 NWSL Draft, played with thefrom 2014 to 2021 before joining Angel City FC in 2023. She earned NWSL Rookie of the Year in 2014 and made the NWSL Best XI in 2015.
Ertz shared her excitement for"the next phase of life" with her husband, Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz, and their 1-year-old son, Madden. She concluded her farewell message with an appreciation for the sport that has been such a huge part of her life. "Finally, to the game of soccer. You have shaped every part of who I am. My relationship with my faith, my character, friendships, travel, college, heck, just my daily routine. It's a sad thing to reflect and know the game just moves on without you. The game doesn't owe you anything but it has given me so much. What a truly beautiful game it is. I'm just grateful for the time we had.
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