Julie Ertz Husband, Net Worth, Salary, Parents
Starting strong in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France, Julia Ertz scored a goal in the 26th minute to take the US through the knockout round.
This was the second debut for Julia in the World Cup. Previously, she scored an own goal in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup final against Japan. The USA had won the game with an end score of 5-2.
Julie Ertz's Bio
A member of the Johnston family of Kristi and David, Julie was born on the 6th of April 1992 in Mesa, Arizona. She is the youngest daughter of her parents. She has a sibling; an older sister named Melanie Johnston.
Julie, being a professional athlete, is a fitness fanatic. She keeps her diet and exercise in check and as a result, has a well-maintained body. For the exact numbers, Julie stands with a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m) and a weight of 61 Kg.
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Aside from being the pride of Mesa, the 27-year-old is a fan favorite of the Football community. She has garnered more than 770K followers on her self-titled Instagram account. She boasts her sexy figure often by sharing workout pics in sports bras or enjoying the sun in a hot bikini.
Married? Who Is Husband?
With most of her time spent in sports, it won't come as a surprise to anyone when they find out that Julie found her partner in a sports arena. Her love life began at Stanford Cardinal baseball ground.
There, she met Zach Ertz, currently a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, and it was love at first sight.
Julie Ertz kisses husband Zach Ertz on the wedding day (Photo People.com)
After dating for a few years to get to know each other, the pair got engaged in February of 2016, at the same stadium where they first met.
They made their relationship official with an outdoor ceremony at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, California on the 26th March 2017. Both Julie and Zach being a sports person, had a very unconventional wedding.
They had their flower girl, and ring bearer decked out in jerseys. And, the guests were served with cappuccinos designed with football and soccer balls.
Career & Net Worth
Julie started playing football with her sister from the age of four. Driven by the sporting nature, she played with the Sereno Soccer Club's 1992 team while her sister played for the 1990 team.
Even while attending the Santa Clara University, Julie played as a midfielder for the Broncos Women's Soccer Team.
The very first year in her University, she ended up being named WCC Freshman of the Year. The football star also received WCC All-Freshman team honors for her prowess on the field.
In 2013, she got selected as a member of a US national team.
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A year later, in April of 2014, Julie made her professional debut via the Chicago Red Stars. She proved her worth from the first match against Western New York Flash. The midfielder took her team to the win by scoring the winning goal in the 59th minute.
Then, she made her international debut in February of 2013 against Scotland.
Julie shifted from playing as a center back to a defensive center midfield position at the beginning of 2017. The same year, she was named the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year.
With her contribution to the national reputation for the female football team, the Midfielder has gained immense recognition. Besides fame, Julie is also paid well for her dedication.
Her salary with the US national team or the Chicago Red Stars is not public, but, she has an impressive net worth of $3 Million.