On Feb. 1, United States Women’s National Team head coach Vlatko Andonovski was on a virtual press conference to discuss the release of his SheBelieves Cup roster. As the questions continued, Andonovski was asked about players who weren’t in camp due to injury or maternity leave. It was here that the USWNT head coach mentioned Julie Ertz’s chances of returning in time for the Women’s World Cup.
“Another person that hasn’t been in camp for a while is Julie Ertz. ... We see that she hasn’t committed to any team in the [NWSL] so far.