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Megan Humphrey

After Ballon d'Or Snub, Naomi Girma Finally Got Her Flowers

USWNT celebrated a 3-0 victory over Argentina Wednesday night. | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

"The best defender I've ever seen," were the words used by U.S. Women's National Team head coach Emma Hayes to describe Naomi Girma earlier this year.

The 24-year-old played every minute in the USWNT's quest to win Olympic gold in Paris this summer, quickly becoming a staple in the nation's starting XI.

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