EXPLAINED: Why has Megan Rapinoe been left out of USWNT lineup?
In a huge shock in Lyon, Megan Rapinoe has been left out of the USA’s starting lineup for their World Cup semifinal against England.Rapinoe, 33, has scored all four of the USWNT’s goals in the knockout rounds so far with two goals in the last two games against Spain and France, but her overall play hasn’t matched her output in terms of goals.
Even so, this is a huge call in a World Cup semifinal from U.S. head coach Jill Ellis, as Rapinoe is one of the leaders and veterans of this team. Christen Press has been brought in to replace Rapinoe in the starting lineup, and that suggests this is probably a tactical switch as Press can pin back Lucy Bronze, England’s right back and best player. Rapinoe has looked shattered at the end of recent games and Press can work the flank better against the power and pace of Bronze.
Rapinoe’s girlfriend Sue Bird released an article on Tuesday hitting out at Trump’s treatment of Rapinoe.Way down there is Megan Rapinoe, who has played no part in the warm-up. Which would suggest a knock rather than tactical reasons. pic.twitter.com/V5oRCNUuJ1
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