Midfielder Julie Ertz hasactually signed a 1year agreement with Angel City that will bring her back to the National Women’s Soccer League after a almost two-year lack.
Ertz has not played in the league because spring 2021 duetothefactthat of injuries and after taking time off for the birth of her boy. She likewise justrecently returned to the U.S. nationwide group for a set of exhibit matches versus Ireland.
“Julie is a first-rate gamer who has tested herself time and onceagain at both club and nationwide group levels,” Angel City coach Freya Coombe stated in a declaration Monday. “In addition to her quality on the ball, she will aid us protect greater up the field and versus challenger shift. Her management and World Cup and Olympic medal-winning experience will unquestionably aid us on our mission for a champion.”
Ertz’s last club look was on May 21, 2021, when she hurt her right knee while playing for the Chicago Red Stars.
The Red Stars traded her rights to Angel City in late 2021 however Ertz neverever played for the group duetothefactthat of her pregnancy. She and hubby Zach Ertz, a tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, invited child Madden in August.
She endedupbeing a totallyfree representative at the end of the 2022 season.
“From the minute they traded for my rights up till now, they haveactually been undeviating in their assistance of my journey,” Ertz stated in a declaration. “I cannot wait to get to work with the group and lastly experience the incredible videogame day environment.”
Ertz is likewise competing for one of the 23 U.S. lineup areas for this summerseason’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The 31-year-old was on the American teams that won World Cups in 2015 and 2019.
Reporting by The Associated Press.
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