Martin Rogers of USA TODAY Sports breaks down the Americans' opening matchup.
WINNIPEG — There's no cracking U.S. coach Jill Ellis when it comes to Alex Morgan.
There's an air of secrecy regarding the star forward, who has been battling a bruised bone in her left knee and hasn't played a game since April 4, and just how much she will play Monday in Team USA's first World Cup match against Australia (7:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1).
On the eve of Game 1, Ellis said Morgan had been fully integrated into training, calling her 100% and sharp.