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Julie Ertz

United States

April 6, 1992

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Julie Ertz is an American former professional soccer player. From 2014 to 2021, she played for National Women's Soccer League club Chicago Red Stars, and in 2023 she played for Angel City FC. A member of the United States women's national team from 2013 to 2023, she first appeared for the United States national team during an international friendly against Scotland on February 9, 2013, eventually making 123 total appearances for the team.

Ertz played collegiate soccer with the Santa Clara University Broncos from 2010 to 2013. Following her collegiate career, Ertz was selected third overall by the Chicago Red Stars in the 2014 NWSL College Draft and was named NWSL Rookie of the Year. Ertz helped the United States win their titles at the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. At 23, she was the second youngest member of the 2015 team behind 22-year-old Morgan Brian. Ertz played every minute of all seven games of the 2015 tournament and was subsequently named to the FIFA Women's World Cup All-Star Team. After the 2023 World Cup, Ertz retired from international soccer.

After moving to center midfield for club and country in 2017, Ertz was awarded U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year.

Ertz was again nominated for U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year in 2018 and won the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year in 2019. Her husband Zach plays in the National Football League (NFL).

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⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Julie Beth Ertz
Birth name: Julie Beth Johnston
Date of birth: (1992-04-06) April 6, 1992 (age 34)
Place of birth: Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Positions: Midfielderdefender

⚽ Youth career:
: AYSO Region 503
2000–2004: Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club
2004–2010: Sereno Soccer Club

⚽ College career:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013: Santa Clara Broncos 79 (31)

⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2021: Chicago Red Stars 95 (6)
2023: Angel City FC 3 (1)

⚽ International career:
United States U15
United States U18
2012: United States U20
2013: United States U23
2013–2023: United States 123 (20)