Julie Ertz retired from the USWNT after the World Cup loss.

Julie Ertz took the surprising decision of the team's knockout loss against Sweden on Sunday.

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Julie Ertz announced her retirement from the US women's national soccer team moments after the loss.

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Julie Ertz is a two-time Olympian and World Cup winner.

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Julie has played a total of 122 matches for America in 10 years and scored 20 goals.

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With the help of Julie Ertz, America conceded only one goal in the last four games.

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A golden era for the USWNT is coming to an end following Ertz's retirement.

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Megan Rapinoe announced her retirement before the World Cup, saying that this is her last World Cup.

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