Previous undefeated campaigns came in 2006 (18-0-4) and 2013 (13-0-3).

In the last appearance of the year, before 20,336 at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., FIFA’s top-ranked team went ahead on an own goal before Crystal Dunn, Christen Press, Morgan Brian and Samantha Mewis scored against the 36th-ranked side in the world.

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In two matches against Romania, the United States had lopsided advantages in shots (61-4) and corner kicks (24-0).

Coach Jill Ellis continued integrating young players by starting Casey Short, Kealia Ohai, Andi Sullivan and Lynn Williams.

Dunn finished with 14 goals in 2016, third on the U.S. chart behind Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan with 17 apiece. American goalkeepers posted 18 clean sheets in 25 matches.

Despite the Olympic failure, the U.S. women continued to draw crowds: The six post-Brazil home friendlies averaged 16,773. In their past six friendlies, the U.S. men have failed to crack the 10,000 mark. (They did, however, attract sizable crowds for official competitions: Copa America Centenario and the World Cup qualifier in Columbus.)

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In evaluating Ellis and the women’s team, U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati said Friday: “We didn’t have a good performance in the Olympics, not only in the one game [against Sweden] but in some of the other games. The players know that, Jill knows that. Our happiness or unhappiness with a coach is obviously partly tied to results, but not only results. We lost.

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“We are committed to Jill and quite pleased with everything that is going on. There is a transition [after World Cup and Olympics in consecutive years]; you are seeing a number of new players. We’re pleased with what we’re seeing. That doesn’t mean we’re pleased with every part of it.”

Ellis is under contract through at least the 2019 World Cup.

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Gulati declined to go into detail about negotiations with the women concerning the collective bargaining agreement, which will expire Dec. 31.