Emotional Farewell: How Julie Ertz's Final Game Ignited USWNT's Epic Comeback!

Emotional Farewell: How Julie Ertz's Final Game Ignited USWNT's Epic Comeback

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[{"selector":"#anim-0f5e0f9e-0217-4173-92e0-0b0c0fe5fa12 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f753c917-4a7c-4d07-83f3-68c35d12ca7a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1859379d-f705-4627-9c87-4bff1a0444f0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Megan Rapinoe is also set to play her final game with the USWNT soon, marking the end of an era. Megan Rapinoe is also set to play her final game with the USWNT soon, marking the end of an era. Image Credit - Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-a69ec291-7535-4a54-8a41-9a101767a8a0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b788e925-7899-4334-8fa0-85aceb11d0a2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d3f5bc7a-1b6e-4946-a1bc-f5c51ff53a16","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Ertz has been a quiet leader on the team, known for her work ethic and dedication. Ertz has been a quiet leader on the team, known for her work ethic and dedication. Image Credit - Instagram

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[{"selector":"#anim-3d10efec-e30c-4553-b6d3-6771436d8b07","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e1ff5d82-33db-486a-b927-05f92f2ef00e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3c2d1232-a268-42ae-a5d1-f4b2dd80e6ac [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Ertz's farewell match allowed the team to play with freedom, joy, and flair, marking a turning point. Ertz's farewell match allowed the team to play with freedom, joy, and flair, marking a turning point. Image Credit - Instagram

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Emotional Farewell: How Julie Ertz's Final Game Ignited USWNT's Epic Comeback

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