Megan Rapinoe, the star player on the US Women's National Team, wasn't in the starting lineup for today's World Cup match against England, and fans were freaking out
Megan Rapinoe, the star soccer player on the U.S. Women's National Team, is not in today's starting lineup against England.
In her place stands forward Christen Press.Fans of the team are appropriately freaking out. It's the World Cup semifinal, after all.The concern began about an hour before the game was due to start. The team tweeted its lineup, and Rapinoe — with five goals to her name so far — wasn't on it.OH WHEN THE YANKS...— U.S. Soccer WNT July 2, 2019 Then reports from the stadium began trickling out.
As good as Pinoe is, she doesn't contribute a lot defensively. Christen Press is the fastest and fittest player on the USWNT. England RB Lucy Bronze has been the best player at this tournament. So, that's why. — Kim McCauley July 2, 2019 "Not hearing any indication that Rapinoe is injured, so this decision looks tactical with Ellis going for more speed/defensive cover with Press in Rapinoe's place. I would have preferred going 4-2-3-1 with Ertz on the left side of the 2 and keeping Rapinoe in the lineup," reporter Grant Wahl added to the collective pool.
— Grant Wahl July 2, 2019 As the game got underway, the announcer on Fox stated that there was speculation Rapinoe was injured -- but the team wasn't saying anything. And then a few moments after that, her replacement, Christen Press, scored the first goal.As with all things with this team, stay tuned.
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