4 days ago · Women’s soccer has its first million-dollar player after United States defender Naomi Girma moved from San Diego Wave to Chelsea.

Naomi Haile Girma (born June 14, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center back for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team.

3 days ago · US Women’s National Team (USWNT) defender Naomi Girma has become women’s soccer’s first ever million-dollar player, joining English champion Chelsea from San Diego Wave FC.

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 26, 2025) – San Diego Wave FC today announced that it has agreed to a world-record transfer fee with Chelsea FC of the Women’s Super League (WSL) for U.S. Women’s National Team defender Naomi Girma.

1 day ago · 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 ...

Jun 14, 2000 · No. 1 overall draft pick in 2022 NWSL Draft. Contract through 2024.

4 days ago · 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.

4 days ago · United States defender Naomi Girma is now the most expensive player in women's soccer history as her $1.1m move to Chelsea from the San Diego Wave, announced on Sunday, surpassed the...

4 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.

Jan 22, 2025 · A world-record deal of around £890,000 ($1.1m) has been agreed for Chelsea to sign defender Naomi Girma from San Diego Wave; the current record is £695,000 ($860,000) when Racheal Kundananji ...