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Both the U.S. and the Netherlands had star players who did not start during their respective semifinal games.

For the U.S., co-captain Megan Rapinoe said she is confident she will play in the final, despite sitting out of the 2-1 nail biter against England on Tuesday with a hamstring injury.

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PHOTO: Megan Rapinoe at a hotel during a media availability in Lyon, France, July 5, 2019.
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“I mean, it would take a lot for me to not be on the field,\" Rapinoe said. \"I'm feeling better every day, so I expect to be ready for it.\"

Rapinoe is also celebrating her 34th birthday Friday with the team.

Happy Birthday, @mPinoe! 🎉

Thanks for the entertainment. Always. pic.twitter.com/pCTBlh2Q3o

— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) July 5, 2019

Lavelle, 24, also hurt her hamstring, but said confidently, \"I feel good\" going into Sunday's big match.

The U.S. women have spent a lot of time on and off the field together and said their chemistry is stronger than ever, they added.

\"We've been on the road now for like 42 days,\" Kelley O'Hara said. \"This is like our tenth or eleventh hotel and we still want to sit outside and hang out at night.\"

The world will be watching when the two teams, both helmed by female coaches, kick off at Lyon Olympic Stadium on Sunday as the U.S. goes for one more title.

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