Girma deal marks women’s soccer’s first $1 million transfer. Plus, recent NWSL moves we like
And now Chelsea Women are putting down a record-breaking investment to bring Girma to their team: a $1.1 million transfer fee , as Meg reported earlier today. The Women’s Super League side has agreed to terms with San Diego, where Girma is under contract until 2026, but her new contract with Chelsea is not yet finalized.
USWNT's Naomi Girma to set women's soccer transfer record with Chelsea move
Chelsea and the San Diego Wave are finalizing a record $1.1 million transfer fee for center back Naomi Girma, according to sources briefed on negotiations. Girma currently in camp with the Wave, paperwork not yet complete but on track. At @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
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.
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.
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.
Chelsea to sign USA's Girma for world record fee
Women's Super League champions Chelsea were in a tussle with French giants Lyon for her signature, with Girma widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. The 24-year-
First $1m women’s footballer – what Naomi Girma move 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.
The next women’s World Cup isn’t until 2027, but the USWNT has much to do — including a bid to host in 2031
Manager Emma Hayes and sporting director Matt Crocker have big goals for the coming years, and $80 million in funding. U.S.
USWNT coach Emma Hayes breaks things to build them. A look at her plan for women's soccer
USWNT coach Emma Hayes is working to leave her imprint on entire U.S. women's program by revamping strategy from the ground ...
USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher named 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year
The title bookends an illustrious run with the USWNT that also includes winning the Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper in 2024 and ...
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher wins 2024 US Soccer Female Player of the Year
Known for her unflappable demeanor, the 36-year-old Naeher is just the second goalkeeper to win the annual award after Hope ...
Former San Diego Wave coach Casey Stoney to take over Canadian women's soccer team: reports
Canada Soccer has settled on former San Diego Wave coach Casey Stoney as the new coach of its women's team, according to ...
Canada Soccer appoints former England captain Casey Stoney as head women’s coach
Stoney was named head coach of Canada’s women on Monday. She signed a three-year contract with Canada Soccer that runs ...
Alyssa Naeher named 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year as she retired from USWNT action
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has been awarded the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year after a standout year. The award is ...
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Chicago Stars FC’s Alyssa Naeher named 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year
Chicago Stars FC goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. The award comes after a ...