USA Starting XI: Hope Solo, Becky Sauerbrunn, Julie Johnston, Kelley O'Hara, Meghan, Klingenberg, Allie Long, Morgan Brian, Carli Lloyd, Mallory Pugh, Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan
New Zealand starting XI: Erin Nayler, Ali Riley, Abby Erceg, Rebecca Stott, Ria Percival, Betsy Hassett, Katie Duncan, Annalie Luongo, Katie Bowen, Amber Hearn, Hannah Wilkinson
The United States kicked off their Group G games against New Zealand tonight. They came out with high energy, Carli Lloyd pushing high next to Alex Morgan as a second striker. Mal Pugh also got her first Olympic start, playing wide right for most of the half.