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Julie Ertz is an American soccer player for the United States women’s national soccer team and the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League. She was one of the 24 players who helped the United States to win their titles at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015 and 2019.
Originally from Mesa, Arizona, Julie Ertz was born on 06 April 1992 under the star sign Aries. The 29-year-old soccer player is American by nationality and belongs to Caucasian ethnicity. She attended Dobson High School in Mesa and later majored in communications at Santa Clara University.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
Ertz played collegiate football with the Santa Clara University Broncos from 2010 to 2013. In the 2014 NWSL College Draft, the Chicago Red Stars selected her as the third overall. She was the second-youngest member of the United States team at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She helped her home country win the title at the 2015 World Cup and the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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As of 2021, Ertz still plays for the Red Stars in a center midfield position. In 2017 and 2019, she was awarded U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. She reportedly receives an annual salary of over 1 million dollars from the club. As of December 2020, she has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Married, Husband, and Children
The Chicago star is happily married to Philadelphia Eagles tight end, Zach Ertz. The two tied the knot on 26 March 2017, on the coast of Santa Barbara, California.
Previously, the couple got engaged on 26 February 2016 at the baseball stadium, where they first bumped into each other. Since their marriage, they have maintained a perfect relationship without any controversies or extra-marital affairs. Besides, they started the Ertz Family Foundation, a charity that creates opportunities for children in sports and education.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
Ertz was born to parents Kristi and David Johnston. She has a sister named Melanie Johnson. Together with her sister, she played for Sereno Soccer Club in Phoenix.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Ertz stands tall at the height of 5 feet 7 inches. As an athlete, she has a fit body that weighs around 65 kg. She has blonde hair and hazel blue eyes.
