Why has Rapinoe been left out of USWNT lineup?

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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. 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.

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