The United States returned to the World Cup final with a thrilling 2-1 victory over England in Lyon.
The US move into the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup where they will play England.
The Americans edged past Spain 2-1 to set up a premature dream showdown with France in quarter-final in Paris.
The winning spot kick was subject to much debate but Rapinoe converted it to help her team to an uninspiring win.
The fallout from women's football giant the United States'13-0 World Cup annihilation of Thailand is continuing.