Naomi Girma, Chelsea and San Diego Wave FC

Inside Naomi Girma’s move to Chelsea: From early success to breaking transfer records
As Girma’s profile rose in the U.S. and the international game, the Wave’s technical staff realized they would struggle to afford her.
USWNT Naomi Girma Joins Chelsea FC For Record Transfer Fee
After three seasons with San Diego Wave FC, Naomi Girma has made history in the NWSL as the defender has signed with Chelsea FC in the Women’s Super League (WSL) for
Naomi Girma is women’s soccer’s first million-dollar player after moving to Chelsea from San Diego
Women’s soccer has its first million-dollar player after United States defender Naomi Girma moved from San Diego Wave to Chelsea.
From Naomi Girma’s Record-Breaking 1 Million Trade to Jenna Nighswonger: List of All Big Deals in NWSL
The January transfer window may be short, but it never fails to surprise us. Each year, unexpected moves across the globe send shockwaves through the soccer world, and this season’s winter market is no exception.
Chelsea breaks world transfer record for a women’s soccer player to sign Naomi Girma
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.
Former Cardinal Naomi Girma ‘22 breaks record transfer fee with European move
In a historic deal to join Chelsea F.C., Naomi Girma ‘22 has made history as the first million-dollar women's soccer player.
Naomi Girma: What Chelsea’s world record $1 million signing will bring to the WSL
Chelsea have announced the record-breaking signing of USWNT defender Naomi Girma from San Diego Wave.The highly anticipated move sees the clubs and Girma shatter the transfer record. The 24-year-old
Naomi Girma, San Jose’s Olympic gold medalist, breaks world record with Chelsea move
Girma grew up in San Jose and attended Pioneer High School before becoming a standout at Stanford. She was the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NWSL draft and has won the league’s defender of the year award in each of her first two seasons.
Women's soccer transfer record: Naomi Girma leads list with $1.1 million fee
United States defender Naomi Girma has become women’s soccer’s first million-dollar player. Who else is on the list of most expensive transfers?
Naomi Girma Becomes 1st Million-Dollar Player In Women’s Soccer
Girma, widely known as the best defender in the National Women’s Soccer League, signed a record- breaking, $1.1 million-deal to play for the Chelsea Women football club in England for the next four years.
A Wave goodbye: San Diego sends star Naomi Girma to English club for record transfer fee
While Chelsea and the Wave have not released a figure, previous reports pegged the transfer fee at $1.1 million. That money ...
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Chelsea and San Diego finalizing record $1.1 million transfer for Naomi Girma: Sources
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 ...
USWNT, San Diego Wave CB Naomi Girma agrees to world-record Chelsea move: Report
San Diego Wave and American international center-back Naomi Girma agreed to move to English side Chelsea for a world-record ...