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USA scores 2 on Japan before match called for inclement weather

The US looked like they were headed for a win in full time before severe weather set in

The USA vs Japan rematch was going at a steady clip before the skies opened up over Cleveland and steady, heavy downpour complete with lightning sent the players and fans inside FirstEnergy Stadium.

Starting XI: Hope Solo, Kelley O'Hara, Julie Johnston, Becky Sauerbrunn, Meghan Klingenberg, Morgan Brian, Allie Long, Christen Press, Crystal Dunn, Alex Morgan, Tobin Heath

Subs: Samantha Mewis, Whitney Engen, Ali Krieger, Heather O'Reilly, Emily Sonnett, Lindsey Horan, Alyssa Naeher

The United States was theoretically supposed to come out in a 4-3-3 with Allie Long and Christen Press sitting in the midfield ahead of Morgan Brian and Tobin Heath and Crystal Dunn providing width.