Zach Ertz and Julie Ertz

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U.S. women's national soccer team star Julie Ertz is preparing for the Summer Olympics with tons of support. 

The 29-year-old, who was recently named to the 18-player Team USA roster to compete in the Tokyo Games, tells PEOPLE about getting to the Olympics amid a challenging time and the "blessing" her husband is as she pursues her passion.