Lynn Williams scored twice and Trinity Rodman scored once in the Americans' first game since their early exit from the World Cup.
The 31-year-old Ertz had already hinted at her retirement following the loss to Sweden, tearfully telling reportersJaedyn Shaw brings the future to the present as the USWNT’s new teenage phenom
She said before Thursday's game that being able to spend time with her son and husband Zach Ertz, a tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, was “irreplaceable.” And she was grateful to walk away on her own terms. "I do feel I could step away and be like, ‘It’s not because Momma can’t play. Momma can play. She has just adapted priorities,'" Ertz said."And I think that just comes with age and just I feel like I’ve been so blessed to have the career that I’ve had.”
It was uncertain whether Ertz would return to soccer before she was named to the World Cup team. The two-time U.S. Player of the Year nursed a knee injury before helping the U.S. win bronze at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, then took time off for the birth of her son last year. But she appeared in a pair of exhibitions against Ireland in April and signed with Angel City in the National Women's Soccer League, working her way back into shape.Known for her versatility, Ertz was a center back for the 2015 World Cup champion U.S. team and a defensive midfielder when the Americans defended their title in 2019.Ertz scored six goals in 95 games with the NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars from 2014-2021. She played in three games for Angel City this season with one goal.
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