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USWNT stars Heath and Ertz 'on schedule' to play in Olympics, says Andonovski

The U.S. will play five friendlies before the Olympics kick off on July 21 with a match against Sweden

U.S. women's national team head coach Vlatko Andonovski is expecting key duo Julie Ertz and Tobin Heath to be fit in time for the Olympics.

Heath has not seen the field since January due to an ankle injury followed by a knee problem, while Ertz suffered a right knee MCL sprain last month in NWSL play with the Chicago Red Stars.

Though Andonovski is optimistic about the pair's progress, he did caution that Heath – who is in camp with the USWNT ahead of their three upcoming friendlies – is farther along than Ertz.