2-time World Cup winner Julie Ertz retires from soccer, says representing US was 'the greatest honor'

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United States women's national team (USWNT) and Angel City FC star Julie Ertz has decided to step away from professional soccer.

"With immense emotion and processing, I've decided it is time to hang up the boots," Ertz said in a social media post on Thursday. "I've been blessed to meet and train with some of the best and most inspirational women I've ever been around, and I've experienced different cultures while traveling the world to compete at the highest level."

Ertz is a two-time Women's World Cup winner and played on the USWNT during this year's tournament. After the U.S. was eliminated by Sweden in the Round of 16, Ertz hinted that she could bring her international soccer career to a close.

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Julie Ertz of the USWNT is shown during the World Cup match against Sweden in Melbourne, Australia, on Aug. 6, 2023. (Richard Callis/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

"I gave everything I had to the sport that I love. With that I can walk away with no regrets because while I gave soccer every ounce of myself, soccer gave me even more, and for that I'll always be thankful," Ertz said.

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Ertz scored 20 goals over her 122 games for the U.S., winning World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019.

Ertz has long list of accomplishments in her storied career. But perhaps her greatest achievement happened last August when she gave birth to her son, Madden.

"As I have gotten older and become a mom, it's clear the sacrifices of time away from my family no longer seem doable with so many factors at play," Ertz said. "These girls gave me a