Starting XI: Christen Press, Alex Morgan, Tobin Heath, Sam Mewis, Julie Ertz, Rose Lavelle, Crystal Dunn, Becky Sauerbrunn, Abby Dahlkemper, Kelley O’Hara, Alyssa Naeher
It was a slow-ish start for the United States as they took on South Africa in the first friendly since the World Cup roster was announced. There were some changes to the expected starting XI; Lindsey Horan sat on the bench with an injury, although the broadcast noted that she did practice with the team the day before the game and was available as a sub.