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Rapinoe doesn't play in U.S. win over England

LYON, France -- Megan Rapinoe was not in the starting lineup for the United States' semifinal match against England on Tuesday.

Christen Press replaced Rapinoe in the lineup. Lindsey Horan also started in place of Sam Mewis.

The U.S. beat England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's championship against either the Netherlands or Sweden.

The decision to put Rapinoe on the bench was not disciplinary, according to a U.S. Soccer spokesperson. No other reason was given for her absence, but Rapinoe did not go through warm-ups on the field before the game. She was in uniform and stood on the field as the U.S. team warmed up, but she did not participate physically.

Rapinoe has scored five goals in four matches during the Women's World Cup, including a pair of goals in both knockout matches for the Americans so far. Her five goals are tied with teammate Alex Morgan, England's Ellen White and Australia's Sam Kerr for the tournament lead.

Rapinoe started and scored a goal when the U.S. and England drew 2-2 in the SheBelieves Cup in March. The U.S. struggled defensively in that game when England elected to start Rachel Daly at outside back and shift Lucy Bronze to midfield. Both are again in the England lineup Tuesday. Press, Rapinoe's replacement, is a more natural defender from the forward position.

Rapinoe has drawn attention from the release of a months-old video of he saying, "I'm not going to the f---ing White House" should the United States win a second straight Women's World Cup.

For England, Carly Telford has replaced Karen Bardsley as the starting goalkeeper.

"Minor injury in the game against Norway -- she trained yesterday," England coach Phil Neville told the BBC. "You need players that are 100 percent, and we trusted Carly. And we need everybody 100 percent fit on the field. It's the toughest decision I've made since I came into the job."

Toni Duggan and Fran Kirby also are not in the starting lineup, replaced by Beth Mead and Daly.

Information from ESPN's Graham Hays, Tom Hamilton and the Associated Press was used in this report.

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