Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame

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Former U.S. women’s national team stars Megan Rapinoe and Julie Johnston Ertz have been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, the organization announced on Thursday, The two-time World Cup winners headline the 2027 class, alongside England and Manchester United great David Beckham, former U.S. men’s national team striker Jozy Altidore, indoor soccer legend Tatu from Brazil and former USMNT and LA Galaxy coach Lothar Osiander. The group will be honored at

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Disclaimer: Meg Linehan is a member of both the screening and voting committees for the player ballot. Her term ends in 2027, though it can be renewed. Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz are among the newest group of players named to the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Both appeared on the ballot for the first time this year, and, along with former U.S. men’s national team and MLS player Jozy Altidore, were nearly unanimous picks. As tough as the Hall of Fame selection process is, it’s about to get even