Veteran Julie Ertz is “in communications with a few” NWSL teams and intends to finalize a spot with a club soon amid her return to the U.S. women’s national team, she told reporters Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know:
- Ertz was recently named to the 26-player roster for the USWNT’s April training camp, less than a year after having her first child.
- The 30-year-old said Tuesday that her body “feels physically where it needs to be” as the U.S. prepares to face Ireland in two friendlies slated for April 8 in Austin, Texas, and April 11 in St. Louis, Mo.
- Ertz added that “taking a step away and having a new perspective has given me a new drive.”
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— U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) April 3, 2023
The Athletic’s instant analysis:
Where could Ertz land with a club team?
On the same day that Ertz was announced as part of the upcoming USWNT friendly roster in Austin, Angel City traded the Orlando Pride an international roster spot for $70,000 allocation money. Angel City could use a bigger defensive midfield presence, but so could a few other teams, like Gotham FC or the aforementioned Pride. The question is who has the roster space, the money and the attractiveness as a destination for Ertz, who has been training in the…
