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Julie Ertz bids a heartfelt farewell to the USWNT and her soccer career

“Like anything, this sport takes a sacrifice, and I think time with my family is just irreplaceable," Ertz said as she prepared for her next chapter, one she'll center on being a new mom.

Julie Ertz (center) smiles during the U.S. women's national soccer team's practice Wednesday in Cincinnati.
Julie Ertz (center) smiles during the U.S. women's national soccer team's practice Wednesday in Cincinnati.Read moreJonathan Tannenwald / Staff