Naomi Haile Girma (born June 14, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center back for Women's Super League club Chelsea and the United States national team. Girma played college soccer for the Stanford Cardinal, which …

5 days ago · Women’s soccer has its first million-dollar player after United States defender Naomi Girma moved from San Diego Wave to Chelsea on Sunday.. Chelsea announced the signing of Girma without disclosing the fee but The Athletic and the BBC were among those reporting the English champions have spent 900,000 pounds ($1.1 million) on the transfer.

3 days ago · US Women’s National Team defender Naomi Girma has become women’s soccer’s first ever million-dollar player, joining English champion Chelsea from San Diego Wave FC.The 24-year-old signed for ...

4 days ago · Girma, 24, is considered the best defender in the U.S. and has spent the last two years in the National Women’s Soccer League, where she was the first overall draft pick by the San Diego Wave.

4 days ago · Naomi Girma, who won Olympic gold with the United States last summer, was under contract until 2026 with the Wave of the National Women's Soccer League. She also drew interest from French club ...

Nov 2, 2024 · The U.S. women’s national team capped off their October schedule with a 3-0 victory over Argentina, with Naomi Girma’s unexpected brace leading the charge at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville. The USWNT initially struggled to unlock Argentina’s low block but took control by the half-hour mark.

5 days ago · USWNT defender Naomi Girma has completed her move from the San Diego Wave to Chelsea and become the most expensive transfer in women’s soccer history.. The Athletic reported earlier this week ...

Dec 18, 2024 · Two NWSL and U.S. Women’s National Team standouts, Alyssa Naeher and Naomi Girma, were named to The Best FIFA Women’s 11 for 2024, a reflection of their extraordinary contributions to both club and country this year.

Jan 22, 2025 · Girma’s emergence as a first-choice center back for the U.S. coincided with a rare crossroad for the national team. The United States has long been the dominant power in international women’s ...

4 days ago · U.S. women's national team defender Naomi Girma is the first million-dollar transfer in women's soccer history. San Diego Wave FC and Chelsea FC announced their deal on Sunday as Girma is now part ...