Mallory Swanson’s goal helped the Americans win their first gold medal since the 2012 London Olympics.
The U.S. Women’s National Team had missed out on the finals at the last two Olympic tournaments.
The United States will face the winner of the later match between Germany and defending champion Canada in Marseille on Tuesday.
The U.S. qualified for the quarterfinals of the Olympics for the first time since Sydney 2000.
FC Juárez, one of the weakest teams in Liga MX, beat FCD 2-0 in one of just two wins for Mexican teams in the tournament so far.
The United States remained undefeated at the Olympics with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday.
FCD fell 2-1 on Saturday in St. Louis, jeopardizing its tournament continuity.
Sophia Smith scored a pair of goals in the 4-1 victory.
The United States pounced early in a 4-1 victory over New Zealand on Saturday to stave off possible elimination at the Olympics.
Facing New Zealand in Marseille a U.S. loss likely would end its chance of advancing to the quarterfinals before its final group-stage game is played.
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