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Naomi Haile Girma [7] (born June 14, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center back for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team.
Jul 25, 2024 · Naomi Girma is the best of America. In the literal sense, she is U.S. Soccer’s reigning Female Player of the Year and, at just 24, the anchor of the back line for the U.S. women’s national...
Aug 9, 2024 · PARIS — Last summer, Naomi Girma introduced herself to the world at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Jul 24, 2023 · Naomi Girma first saw it in August 2014. She soon climbed the pyramid, and now stands atop it, as an undisputed USWNT starter. She debuted at the World Cup on Saturday, at age 23, and “looked...
Jun 28, 2024 · USWNT defender Naomi Girma talks about her parents' sacrifices, the lessons she has learned from them, and how her upbringing influenced her love of soccer.
Jul 24, 2024 · Read our exclusive interview with Naomi Girma, who has turned a heartbreaking loss and channeled it into something good, as she hopes to break down the stigma of mental health in football.
Aug 8, 2024 · In new U.S. coach Emma Hayes’ estimation, Naomi Girma is the best defender she’s ever seen. “Ever,” Hayes adds for emphasis. 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.
Jan 20, 2023 · It’s almost impossible to find a player whose coaches say more nice things about them than the Naomi Girma, the 22-year-old whose rapid rise has led to major roles along the backline with...
Aug 8, 2024 · What to Know. Naomi Girma was captain of the Stanford team that won a national championship in 2019. Girma made her debut for the national team in 2022 and the same year was the No. 1 pick in the ...
Oct 27, 2022 · SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October 27, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that San Diego Wave FC centerback Naomi Girma has been named the 2022 NWSL Rookie of the Year, presented by Ally, as well as the 2022 NWSL Defender of the Year.