USWNT's Naomi Girma to set women's soccer transfer record with Chelsea move
U.S. Women's National Team star Naomi Girma is set to break the all-time women's transfer record. The 24-year-old defender, who spent three seasons with the NWSL's San Diego Wave, is expected join English team Chelsea this week for a reported fee of $1.
USWNT defender Naomi Girma as $1m transfer pioneer should surprise nobody
Now, one of the best defenders in the world has found a unique way to make her case, with Naomi Girma set to make the first million-dollar transfer in women’s soccer history. On Tuesday, the San Diego Wave and England’s Chelsea agreed to terms for the $1.
USWNT star Naomi Girma nearing move to Chelsea for world-record $1.1 million fee
The transfer agreement is for $1.1 million, according to The Athletic, the highest fee ever commanded for a transfer in the women's game. Girma, 24, was under contract with the Wave until 2026. She drew interest from French club Lyon and Arsenal in the Women's Super League.
Chelsea set to smash world transfer record on USWNT star Girma
The deal would give Chelsea two of the very best center backs on the planet with Girma and Millie Bright, sending the USWNT back to the former home of her national team coach Emma Hayes.
Naomi Girma: Chelsea near $1m+ deal for USWNT star - sources
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma for a world-record fee exceeding $1 million.
Naomi Girma makes soccer history with Chelsea transfer
Naomi Girma's move to Chelsea marks the first ever million-dollar transfer fee in women's soccer. iThe Athletic's Meg Linehan explains what the move means.
First $1m women’s footballer – what Naomi Girma move to Chelsea means for the game
These are just a few of the reasons Chelsea are poised to make Girma the first $1million player in women’s football. The exact fee the Women’s Super League side will pay San Diego Wave is understood to be $1.
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