It’s why Girma’s representatives approached the Wave a year ago about a transfer — and why San Diego was ultimately willing to part with its young star. “San Diego Wave has been such an ...

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 ...

Chelsea Women have agreed to terms with the San Diego Wave for the transfer of U.S. women’s national team defender Naomi Girma for a record $1.1 million fee, according to sources briefed on the ...

The newly formed San Diego Wave selected Girma with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft, ensuring her future remained in her home state. Once again, Girma wasted no time making her mark.

Times of San Diego will send you the top local and state news at 8 a.m., 365 days a year. Sign up Naomi Girma (center) sends ball to teammate. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) Chelsea has ...

(Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune) And while Sunday’s announcement that Naomi Girma will be transferred to Chelsea FC of the Women’s Super League has been expected for nearly ...

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 ...