Naomi Girma, a defender for the U.S. women's national team, joined English champion Chelsea from San Diego Wave FC to become the first million-dollar player ...
Shortly after Naomi Girma’s first links to Chelsea appeared ... a year earlier when Girma requested to go on loan from the San Diego Wave in January 2024. She was ready for Europe.
Naomi Girma is setting the record as the highest paid transfer in women’s soccer as she completes her move from San Diego Wave Fútbol Club to Chelsea F.C. under a $1.1 million fee.
Naomi Girma had always been on Chelsea’s radar ... could do that with Millie Bright and Nathalie Bjorn alone. Back in San Diego, the club had to balance two priorities: helping Girma play ...