NAOMI GIRMA NEWS

Brazil beats USWNT 2-1 with stoppage time goal

Brazil gets its Olympics revenge with 2-1 win over USWNT thanks to stoppage time goal.

APRIL 9

Trinity Rodman is back with the US soccer team for a pair of games against Brazil

Trinity Rodman is back with the U.S. women’s national team for the first time since last summer’s Paris Olympics

MARCH 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trinity Rodman returns for USWNT friendlies vs. Brazil in April

Emma Hayes calls up 24 players for the USWNT's April training camp which features two matches vs. Brazil.

MARCH 25

Trinity Rodman returns to the USWNT, Emma Hayes continues to work around notable absences Notable absences from the U.S. squad include Naomi Girma, Rose Lavelle and Mallory Swanson

MARCH 25 • NYTIMES.COM

2024 MVP Temwa Chawinga is among the NWSL players to watch this season

There’s been lots of turnover among National Women’s Soccer League teams this season, with a couple of marquee players bolting for Europe, a few notable retirements and some dramat...

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defending NWSL champion Orlando Pride hope to repeat success this season

With a dramatic turnaround last season, the National Women’s Soccer League champion Orlando Pride are now among the teams to beat as the 2025 season opens

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is Emma Hayes influencing USWNT players to go abroad?: 'They have their own mind'

Emma Hayes's influence on USWNT players going abroad is not as big as one might think, but the trend is undeniable.

MARCH 12

Naomi Girma is injured on her Chelsea debut after world record transfer

Naomi Girma, women’s soccer’s first million-dollar player, has been injured on her Chelsea debut

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

USWNT SheBelieves Cup roster: Catarina Macario returns; Naomi Girma, others recover

Emma Hayes has named 23 players to the U.S. women's national team's SheBelieves Cup roster, only 12 of which were on the gold-medal winning...

FEBRUARY 11

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 transf...

JANUARY 27

'It doesn't feel real': Naomi Girma completes historic $1.1 million move to Chelsea

Women’s soccer has its first million-dollar player after United States defender Naomi Girma moved from San Diego Wave to Chelsea.

JANUARY 27

USWNT star Naomi Girma nearing move to Chelsea for world-record $1.1 million fee

Chelsea has struck a deal to acquire San Diego Wave and U.S. defender Naomi Girma.

JANUARY 22

USWNT Year In Review: Emma Hayes leads USA to gold, but loses several star players

Reflecting on the USWNT's golden 2024 and looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup.

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Retiring Alyssa Naeher top of mind for USWNT ahead of friendly vs. England

As Alyssa Naeher prepares for retirement, the USWNT star is "excited about the crop of goalkeepers" coming up behind her.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Naomi Girma scores her first 2 goals for the US women in 3-0 win over Argentina

Defender Naomi Girma scored her first two international goals and the United States defeated Argentina 3-0 night in the team’s final match of the year on American soil

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Naomi Girma's stellar defense bolsters USWNT at the Paris Olympics. 'No one can get past her'

Girma has been leading a U.S. backline at the Paris Olympics, anchored by goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, that has allowed opponents just two goals the whole tournament

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

USWNT star Naomi Girma wants to 'Create the Space' for mental health in soccer

Naomi Girma is continuing to advocate for improved mental health services at every level of soccer.

MAY 22, 2024

Emma Hayes names first roster as USWNT head coach

Emma Hayes called up 23 players to the USWNT camp ahead of a pair of pre-Olympic friendlies, including a mix of well-known veterans and risi...

MAY 21, 2024

Naomi Girma voted 2023 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year

Defender Naomi Girma was named U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year for 2023 on Thursday, becoming just the second Black player to win in...

JANUARY 11, 2024

USWNT ends year of drastic change with renewed spirit

After a cruel ending to this summer's World Cup, in which the Americans were ousted earlier than in any other major tournament in history, t...

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Wave standout Naomi Girma Named NWSL Defender of the Year Award is second in a row for San Diego's 23-year-old defensive star; she's also a finalist for NWSL MVP award

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM