Naomi Girma: The $1.1 Million Woman

The 2x NWSL Defender of the Year will be joining Chelsea after a tumultuous year in San Diego.

Jan 23, 2025

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Naomi Girma’s time in San Diego appears to be coming to an end with Chelsea prepared to break the women’s transfer record to finish the deal.

According to Meg Linehan’s reporting, Girma – along with Jaedyn Shaw – asked to be moved last summer following the firing of Casey Stoney. Chelsea has reportedly spent $1.1 million to make the move possible, breaki…

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