Jun 30, 2019; Lyon, FRA; United States forward Megan Rapinoe walks around Stade de Lyon in the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019. United States will play England in a semifinal match July 2. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports
LYON, France (Reuters) - Megan Rapinoe was hailed as a warrior by team mate Christen Press on Monday, after a week in which the United States winger was criticised by President Donald Trump but still led her side into a women's World Cup semi-final against England.
Rapinoe was the target of critical tweets by Trump after video emerged of her saying she would not visit the White House if the U.S. retained the World Cup.
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