Julie Ertz signs new NWSL contract with Angel City FC
The tough-tackling Ertz has been out of league action for two years and joins her new team just ahead of the upcoming Women's World Cup roster announcement.
Veteran U.S. women’s soccer team defensive midfielder Julie Ertz has signed a new contract to join the Los Angeles-based National Women’s Soccer League club Angel City FC.
Ertz, who is married to former Eagles tight end Zack Ertz, first appeared for the United States women’s national team in a February 9, 2013 friendly. She has played in over 100 games since, the latest of came April 11 against Ireland in the Americans’ last game before the 2023 World Cup roster is set in June
An extended absence from NWSL play of over two years was mostly due to injury issues and the birth of her first child, Madden Mathew Ertz, on August 11, 2022.
Before signing with with Angel City, Ertz played her entire professional career with the Chicago Red Stars, making 95 appearances from 2014 to 2021. She signed with Angel City last year but never played, and became a free agent after the season.
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Staff writer Jonathan Tannenwald contributed to this report.