BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Following is the United States' starting lineup for their semifinal match against Japan at the women's soccer tournament of the Beijing Olympic Games here on Monday:

    Goalkeeper: Hope Solo

    Defenders: Heather Mitts, Christie Rampone, Kate Markgraf, Lon Chalupny

    Midfielders: Lindsay Tarpley, Shannon Boxx, Heather O'Reilly, Carli Lloyd, Angela Hucles

    Forwards: Amy Rodriguez