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USWNT Star Julie Ertz Announces Retirement: 'It's Time to Hang Up the Boots'

As Megan Rapinoe prepares for the final games of her career, fellow United States women's national team legend Julie Ertz is going to join her in retirement.

In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, Ertz said "it's time to hang up the boots" and thanked teammates, coaches, family and friends over the years for helping her to live out her dream.

Julie Ertz @julieertz

THANK YOU! <a href="https://t.co/GapGnMfSa5">pic.twitter.com/GapGnMfSa5</a>

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