– Julie Ertz, a prominent player in the U.S. women’s national soccer team (USWNT), stated that she's likely played her last game for the national team.
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– Ertz participated in the recent World Cup, playing every minute for the USWNT. She shifted to defense and partnered with Naomi Girma after an injury to Becky Sauerbrunn.
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– The 31-year-old Ertz returned to the game after a nearly two-year break due to giving birth in August.
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– Ertz's USWNT career included 122 caps and victories in the 2015 and 2019 World Cups.
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– In an emotional interview with Fox Sports after the USWNT's loss, Ertz tearfully revealed that she believes her national team career is likely over.
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– She expressed mixed emotions about the loss and the likely end of her career, describing it as an honor to wear the national team crest.
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– Ertz mentioned her excitement for the future of the younger players and stated that representing the team was an honor.
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– When asked about her legacy with the USWNT, Ertz emphasized the importance of passing down the team's legacy to younger players.
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