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Ertz named US Soccer female player of the year

Women's World Cup Champions Parade - New York, United States - July 10, 2019. Julie Ertz of the U.S. with the trophy during the parade [REUTERS/Mike Segar]

World Cup-winning midfielder Julie Ertz was named U.S. Soccer’s female player of the year on Friday.

Ertz, who also won the award in 2017, played a key role in her country’s World Cup triumph and also led her club Chicago Red Stars to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) title game for the first time.

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