AUSTIN, Texas — Julie Ertz’s special day began as special days often do with the U.S. women’s national team. There are ceremonies the public sees, framed jerseys to commemorate achievements, but also “things that happen internally, that the outside world doesn't get to see, that are also really touching and lovely,” captain Becky Sauerbrunn says. On Saturday morning here in Austin, behind the scenes, there was a mashup of memories that made Ertz well with emotion. There were video clips that documented her rise from the U.S. under-20 team all the way to her 100th USWNT cap, which was the subject of today’s celebration.
Julie Ertz soaks in emotional return to pitch for USWNT: 'She's back like she never left'
