Unattached Julie Ertz’s Surprise Return To USWNT
Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) April roster release made shockwaves on Tuesday, re-introducing a world-class midfielder to the team’s ranks.
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Julie Ertz will return to the USWNT for their two friendlies against the Republic of Ireland, marking her first appearance with the team since August 2021.
Ertz has won two World Cups and an Olympic bronze medal with the USWNT as both a defender and a midfielder.
She suffered a knee injury on NWSL opening weekend in 2021, making her return to the U.S. just in time for the Tokyo Olympics in late July.
After the tournament, Ertz continued rehabbing her knee injury and announced the birth of her son in August 2022.
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Ertz is currently an NWSL free agent, and USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski said she has been speaking with multiple clubs to find the right fit.
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“We know the quality of the player that she is and that if she comes anywhere near her best, she will certainly help us win a World Cup,” he said.
Ertz’s return is a welcome surprise and an interesting commentary on what the USWNT midfield has looked like without her.
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