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.
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 could cover one-third of the Wave’s 2025 payroll. The National Women’s Soccer League caps payrolls at $3.3 million per team per year; top players make between $200,000 and $500,000 per season.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 the ...
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 women's transfer fee of $1.1 million, The Athletic's Meg Linehan reported Tuesday.
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
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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 women's transfer fee of $1.1 million, The Athletic's Meg Linehan ...
Naomi Girma's transfer to Chelsea isn't a sign the NWSL is in trouble, it's a milestone in the game's growth
Girma, like Kerolin and Jenna Nighswonger moved from the NWSL to England this summer, but there's no reason for alarm