Team News: USA vs. France

The United States have named a strong starting lineup for their opening Group G Olympic clash with France.

The US are without their star player Ali Krieger, but Kelly O'Hara has been given a starting role in defence.

Meanwhile, France pair Eugenie Le Sommer and Camille Abily have both shaken off knocks to start.

USA: Solo; Le Peilbet, Rampone, Buehler, O'Hara; Rapinoe, Boxx, Cheney, Heath; Morgan, Wambach France: Bouhaddi; Renard, Meilleroux, Franco, Bompastor; Abily, Delie, Thomis, Necib; Bussaglia, Thiney