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

Jun 14, 2023 · San Diego Wave FC announced today that the club has signed defender Naomi Girma to a new contract. Girma, who originally signed with the Wave after being the first overall pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft, is now under contract with the club through the 2026 season*.

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.

San Diego Wave FC selected her first overall in the 2022 NWSL Draft. She won NWSL Rookie of the Year and was named NWSL Defender of the Year in both of her first two seasons, helping lead San Diego to the NWSL Shield in 2023.

Jan 26, 2025 · 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 previous ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Chelsea Women sign Naomi Girma from NWSL side San Diego Wave to make her world's first $1m player in women's game; Girma becomes Sonia Bompastor's first January signing; former Blues boss and ...

Jan 26, 2025 · 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.

Nov 8, 2023 · The National Women’s Soccer League announced today San Diego Wave FC centerback Naomi Girma has been voted the 2023 Defender of the Year, becoming the second player to win the award in consecutive seasons.

Jan 27, 2025 · 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.

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 ...