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Julie Ertz retires from USWNT duty after World Cup heartbr

United States women’s national team defender Julie Ertz announced her retirement from international soccer following Sunday’s heartbreaking defeat to Sweden in the  Women’s World Cup round of 16.

Ertz was part of a USWNT defense that recorded its third shutout of the tournament, and while the Americans dominated the 0-0 match for long stretches, they fell 5-4 on penalties, marking their earliest exit from a Women’s World Cup in the team’s history. Afterward, Ertz indicated the match would be her last for the U.S. Read More

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