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 …

Jan 26, 2025 · Chelsea is delighted to announce the arrival of Naomi Girma, with the talented defender joining the Blues from San Diego Wave. ... Girma’s second campaign as she played a vital part in her club’s NWSL Shield triumph and she was once again named NWSL Defender of the Year for 2023. Girma was nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Player award ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Chelsea Women sign Naomi Girma from NWSL side San Diego Wave to make her worlds first $1m player in womens game; Girma becomes Sonia Bompastors first January signing; former Blues boss and current ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Naomi Girma's transfer to Chelsea isn't a sign the NWSL is in trouble, it's a milestone in the game's growth Girma, like Kerolin and Jenna Nighswonger moved from the NWSL to England this summer ...

Jan 26, 2025 · Naomi Girma, who won gold with the U.S. women’s team, signed a four-year deal with Chelsea Women, leaving the San Diego Wave for a record $1.1 million transfer fee.

Jan 27, 2025 · Naomi Girma has joined Chelsea from San Diego Wave for £900,000 Naomi Girma is now the most expensive female footballer in the world. The defender's £900,000 move from San Diego Wave to Chelsea ...

Jan 22, 2025 · San Diego topped the NWSL’s regular season table in 2023, led by Girma and since-retired iconic forward Alex Morgan. Successes like those require a team’s top players to maintain a level of ...

Jan 26, 2025 · USA defender Naomi Girma said joining Chelsea was an "easy choice" after completing her move from San Diego Wave for a women's world record fee. ... (NWSL) Shield in 2023 and was named US Soccer's ...

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.

Nov 8, 2023 · The National Women’s Soccer League announced today San Diego Wave FC centerback Naomi Girma has been voted the 2023 Defender of the Year, becoming the second player to win the award in consecutive seasons.