Naomi Girma is setting the record as the highest paid transfer in women’s soccer as she completes her move from San Diego Wave Fútbol Club to Chelsea F.C. under a $1.1 million fee.

Naomi Girma, a defender for the U.S. women ... she grew up embracing both her cultural heritage and a passion for soccer. She and her brother played youth soccer with local clubs before joining ...

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. The 24-year-old ...

Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player after United States defender Naomi Girma moved from San Diego ... spent 900,000 pounds ($1.1 million US) on the transfer. That surpasses the ...

The deal will make Girma the first million-plus athlete in women's soccer history. Chelsea and the San Diego Wave are finalizing a record $1.1 million transfer fee for center back Naomi Girma ...

American soccer star Naomi Girma became the first female soccer player to command a $1 million deal as she moved to an English team. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports. Dozens take oath of US ...

Now, one of the best defenders in the world has found a unique way to make her case, with Naomi Girma set to ... the attention of U.S. Soccer as it scouted for its youth international teams.