Find yourself a love like Julie and Zach Ertz.
While Zach Ertz was having his best season on the gridiron, Julie Ertz, who changed her name from Julie Johnston after their March nuptials, was having an amazing season on the pitch. After a 5-1 victory over Denmark on Sunday night in which Julie scored in the 19th minute, U.S. soccer captured this incredible moment.
As soon as the whistle blew here in San Diego, we had some good news for @julieertz...💚🦅@ZERTZ_86 & the @Eagles are heading to the @SuperBowl! pic.twitter.com/dI5MvG53VR— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) January 22, 2018
"Is he really going?" she said.
Oh, he's going. The Eagles trounced the Vikings, 38-7, advancing to Super Bowl LII (see Roob's observations).
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When Zach was shown this video in the locker room, he was overcome with emotion.
Oh, to be young, in love, scoring goals and touchdowns.
