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Naomi Girma has shattered records, becoming the first $1.1 million women’s soccer player. Explore the role of her Ethiopian ...

As Girma’s profile rose in the U.S. and the international game, the Wave’s technical staff realized they would struggle to ...

The soccer world is buzzing as the 10th edition of the 2025 SheBelieves Cup is about to kick off, but the latest roster drop has left fans doing a double take. While plenty of exciting names made the ...

United States defender Naomi Girma has become women’s soccer ... Chelsea in England for $355,000 (300,000 euros). PHOTOS: Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player.

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Neel Shelat covers women's soccer ... Bright and Naomi Girma will be incredibly tough to get past for ... [+] any attack. (Photo by Alex Broadway - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) Under now ...

In 2023, Girma also become the first defender to win the U.S. Soccer ... ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF) Chelsea's Head of Women's Football Paul Green said "Naomi is a world-class defender ...

both U.S. Soccer and the Wave confirmed to The Athletic on Thursday. Roster Update: Defender Naomi Girma will not attend #USWNT's January training camp in Florida due to a minor calf issue.

(CNN) — 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.