Julie Ertz says goodbye to the US national team during a 3-0 win over South Africa

Julie Ertz, a two-time Women's World Cup winner, played her last game for the United States. They won 3-0 against South Africa. This was her final match after a 10-year career. She began the game as the captain, making her 123rd appearance for the United States.

The United States scored all their goals in the first half, with Lynn Williams scoring twice. Ertz left the game in the 35th minute, and the crowd gave her a standing ovation. Trinity Rodman also scored, making it 2-0.

They will play again on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. This will be the last game for Megan Rapinoe, who is also retiring.

This was the United States' first match since being knocked out in the Round of 16 in the Women's World Cup this summer. They lost to Sweden in a penalty shootout, which was their earliest exit from the tournament.
Julie Ertz says goodbye to the US national team during a 3-0 win over South Africa
Julie Ertz, who is 31 years old, had already hinted at retiring after the loss to Sweden. She confirmed her retirement in August. She mentioned that spending time with her son and husband, Zach Ertz, who plays for the Arizona Cardinals, was very important to her. She wanted to leave on her own terms.

She had a knee injury before the World Cup and took time off for her son's birth. She played in exhibitions against Ireland in April and signed with Angel City in the National Women's Soccer League to get back into shape.

Julie Ertz was known for her versatility. She played as a center back when the U.S. won the World Cup in 2015 and as a defensive midfielder when they defended their title in 2019. She scored 20 goals in her national team career and started all 17 of her World Cup matches.

In the National Women's Soccer League, she scored six goals in 95 games with the Chicago Red Stars from 2014 to 2021. This season, she played three games for Angel City and scored one goal. Please Share This Article Thankyou..

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