Megan Rapinoe wasn't in the USWNT starting lineup against England. Fans were freaking out. It was the World Cup semifinal, after all. But now we know why: Coach Jill Ellis confirmed that Rapinoe had a slight hamstring strain.
Megan Rapinoe, a star on the US Women's National Team, wasn't in Tuesday's starting lineup against England. She didn't warm up, either.
Fans were, appropriately, freaking out. It was the World Cup semifinal, after all.But now we know why: Coach Jill Ellis confirmed that Rapinoe had a slight hamstring strain."I feel we have a deep bench and called upon another player and thought they did a fantastic job," Ellis said.As for the secrecy surrounding Rapinoe sitting out, the coach said she didn't want to reveal her hand.
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 pool.
— Grant Wahl July 2, 2019 But as the game got underway, the Fox commenter said that there was speculation Rapinoe was injured -- but the team wasn't saying anything. Not too long after that, Christen Press scored the first goal.Ninety minutes later, the US beat England 2-1. So it all worked out. CNN's Michelle Lou contributed to this report.
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