Retiring USWNT Stars Ertz, Rapinoe Call it a Career in September Friendlies as Team Seeks Fresh Start after World Cup Disappointment

USWNT suffered earliest World Cup exit ever, now looking towards 2024 Olympics under interim coach Twila Kilgore.
Ertz and Rapinoe, legends on and off the field, will play final matches against South Africa this month before retirement.
Roster features 21 World Cup players but makes notable additions like uncapped youngsters Jaedyn Shaw and Mia Fishel.
Absent from roster are injured Sophia Smith and Kristie Mewis, latter could return in future.
Kilgore acknowledges need to address World Cup failure before shifting focus to rebuilding team for Paris Olympics.