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The Latest Breaking News from Naomi Girma

Croix Bethune Recognized as EA FC Future Star, Capping Off Legendary Rookie Season

The attacking midfielder tells Sports Illustrated what the honor means to her.

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The 15 Greatest Women's Soccer Defenders of All Time

From tough tackling sweepers to marauding wing-backs, who will be ranked the greatest-ever defender in women's soccer history?

Sports Illustrated

What Time Does the NWSL Offseason Window End?

The 2025 NWSL offseason window is in full swing as several league stars complete trades.

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Why is Naomi Girma Not in Chelsea's Squad Yet?

The USWNT defender is yet to debut for her new club since signing for a world-record fee.

Sports Illustrated

Arsenal risk being left behind in WSL as transfer failings widen gap to Chelsea

The north London club’s reluctance to spend big on players will stifle their chance to build on their ever-distant legacy

The Guardian - UK

Girma and Walsh can be Chelsea’s key cogs in pursuit of European glory

Elusive European title closer with the arrival of stars and enough talent for two formidable starting XIs

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea sign Keira Walsh from Barcelona as four-and-a-half-year deal confirmed

The Lionesses midfielder is returning to England after Chelsea struck a last-minute deal for the Champions League winner

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Transfer window verdict: how every WSL club fared in January

In a month featuring a world-record move, who did perfect business and whose dealings are rated as two out of 10?

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Six Nations, big deals, big hitters and Champions League

Have you been paying attention to the big (and small) stories in football, rugby, cricket, tennis, golf and NFL?

The Guardian - UK

AP Interview: Trailblazing referee Frappart wants to help more women take the whistle

After a decade of making history French soccer referee Stéphanie Frappart is using her experience to help more women take up the profession

The Independent UK

Chelsea swoop on WSL deadline day to sign Keira Walsh for £440,000

Chelsea have signed the England midfielder Keira Walsh from the European champions Barcelona for a fee understood to be in the region of £440,000

The Guardian - UK

Top 10 NWSL Transfers of the Offseason

From the departure of USWNT stars to shocking intraleague transfers, this NWSL offseason has had it all.

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea agree deal to sign Lionesses star Keira Walsh from Barcelona

Midfielder set to return to WSL after two years in Spain

Evening Standard

B teams proposal in English women’s lower leagues sparks mixed reaction

The FA is looking into introducing reserve teams from the top two divisions lower down the pyramid but not everyone agrees with the idea

The Guardian - UK

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Why was Chelsea's star signing booed at Stamford Bridge?

Chelsea's star signing Naomi Girma was booed at their home ground

Sports Illustrated

Every Player That Has Left the NWSL This Offseason

A number of players have made the decision to depart the NWSL this month in favor of clubs across the globe.

Sports Illustrated

Why Is USWNT Defender Naomi Girma's Move to Chelsea Record Breaking?

U.S. women's national team defender Naomi Girma became the most expensive transfer in women's soccer after penning a deal with English club Chelsea.

Sports Illustrated

Six Takeaways From Women's Super League Gameweek 12

The Women's Super League returned this weekend as Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the table with a nail-biting victory over Arsenal.

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Chelsea Signs Naomi Girma, First Million-Dollar Women's Soccer Player

Naomi Girma makes history as women's soccer's first million-dollar player by joining Chelsea from San Diego Wave.

The Guardian - UK

Big details costing Arsenal as Chelsea leave London rivals feeling blue

Defeat at Stamford Bridge hits WSL title hopes and casts doubts over their killer instinct on and off the pitch

The Guardian - UK

Sonia Bompastor salutes her Chelsea side for ‘huge’ win over Arsenal

The manager believed Chelsea are in a good position to take the WSL title while Renée Slegers said VAR should be introduced as ‘the stakes are getting higher’

Evening Standard

Chelsea Women smash transfer world record to sign US star Naomi Girma

Defender joins Blues on four-and-a-half-year contract from San Diego Wave

The Independent UK

Chelsea break women’s world transfer record to sign US star Naomi Girma

Girma arrives at Stamford Bridge as the first million-dollar transfer in the women’s game

The Independent UK

Chelsea splash the cash to sign Naomi Girma for reported world-record fee

The 24-year-old was unveiled on the pitch by the Women’s Super League champions ahead of Sunday’s game against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Sports Illustrated

The Top 10 Biggest Transfers in NWSL History

As English club Chelsea reportedly close in on a world-record move for Naomi Girma, let's take a look at some of the most expensive transfers in the NWSL.

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