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Prior to MKE: A transfer into the program from Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey Ill., where she put together an impressive sophomore campaign in 2025 … in 11 games, made nine starts, posting a 0.83 goals-against average and a trio of shutouts … helped the Trailblazers to an overall record of 12-2-3 overall, playing all the way to the third round of the NJCAA Central District Tournament before suffering a 1-0 loss Nov. 1 … that followed a freshman campaign where she made starts in all 13 of her outings … posted a 0.96 goals-against average, a .784 save percentage, six shutouts, and 39 total saves.

High School: Attended high school at Thorbecke Talentschool Rotterdam … played soccer only on the club side … competed for V.V. Rhoon (2013-2019) and Feyenoord Academy (2019-2023) in her career.

Personal: Daughter of Jeroen de Ritter and Maria van Voorthuizen … a graphic design/art major … chose Milwaukee because of the positive environment on her visit and the opportunity to play NCAA Division I soccer as a JUCO transfer … career goal is to play soccer at the professional level and represent her country on the field … most memorable sports experience was winning an international tournament in Italy with an undefeated club team (Feyenoord) … lists playing the guitar, making art (drawing), and cooking as hobbies … born January 25, 2007.
 
Pronunciation: Julia Esperanza de Ritter ... YOO-lee-uh ess-peh-RAHN-zuh duh RIT-er