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I knew it wouldn't be easy' - Julie Ertz on USWNT return, motherhood, her club future and Women's World Cup hopes | Goal.com English Kuwait
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USWNT stars Julie Ertz, Alyssa Naeher and the Chicago Red Stars reach the NWSL Challenge Cup final - Stars and Stripes FC
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Julie Ertz opts out of NWSL Fall Series ahead of Chicago Red Stars' opening match vs. Washington Spirit - CBSSports.com
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