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Julie Ertz, Sophia Smith return for United States women's friendlies against Ireland

The returns of Julie Ertz and NWSL MVP Sophia Smith highlight the United States women's national team's 26-player roster for a pair of upcoming friendlies against Ireland.

Ertz last played for the U.S. at the postponed 2020 Olympics and gave birth to her first child in August 2022. She is without a club. Smith returns after dealing with a foot injury that kept her out of the first two camps of the year.

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"It's very exciting to be back with the team again and I'm grateful to have this opportunity," Ertz said in a statement provided by U.