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Julie Ertz Retires from USWNT After 2023 Women's World Cup Loss to Sweden

The United States Women's National Team lost in penalties to Sweden in the World Cup Round of 16 early on Sunday morning, its worst finish ever.

But it wasn't the team's only loss, as longtime defender Julie Ertz also announced her retirement from international football.

"Unfortunately this is my last time in this crest," she told ESPN's Alexis Nunes after the match.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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