USWNT's Julie Ertz, a 2-time World Cup champion, announces retirement from soccer

Julie Ertz, a two-time FIFA World Cup champion and two-time U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, has announced her retirement from soccer. Ertz, who played as a central defender and midfielder, had a 10-year career that included back-to-back Women's World Cup titles and two Olympic appearances. She expressed gratitude for the experiences soccer has given her and thanked her teams, colleagues, fans, and family in a farewell message. Ertz joins teammate Megan Rapinoe in retiring, while former U.S. Women's National Team coach Vlatko Andonovksi recently stepped down.