CNN —Two-time Women’s World Cup winner Julie Ertz, one of the greats of US soccer, has announced her retirement from the sport. Ertz, 31, was an integral member of the US teams which won the Women’s World Cup in 2015 and 2019. She made her senior international debut in 2013 and went on to play in 17 World Cup matches, winning 13 of those. I hope that I was able to leave an impact that reflects that.”Ertz celebrates winning the 2015 Women's World Cup. 8) celebrates with teammates afer winning the 2019 Women's World Cup.

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