Jun 30, 2019; Lyon, FRA; United States defender Ali Krieger (left) and forward Megan Rapinoe board their bus after familiarizing themselves with Stade de Lyon in the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports
LYON, France (Reuters) - The United States' status as the leading power in women's soccer will be put to the test by England in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final with the gap between the teams having narrowed dramatically in recent years.
The three-times World Cup winners, ranked number one in the world, beat France in their quarter-finals but are set to face an England team full of belief in their chances of glory.
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