Women’s soccer has a lot of potential when it comes to delivering epic performances on the field for the fans. Every time these talented women’s soccer teams bout against each other with the ball, they tend to attract a lot of attention. While there are numerous notable players worldwide, only a select few, such as Naomi Girma, have elevated their standards to unprecedented levels.

Indeed, the American soccer star is currently playing as a center-back for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women’s Soccer League, and she is also a professional player for the United States national team. It has been a while since she played in the US, but there are rumors that she will be transferred to an English team for around $1 million. As this news captivated many in the soccer community, one of the former NWSL coaches shared her candid thoughts on it.

Naomi Girma is a popular player when it comes to women’s soccer. Indeed, many teams want her as their center-back for the skills that she has displayed over the years on various grounds. Challenge or not, she always embraces whatever the match has to offer and makes the most of it. So what’s the current buzz that has been accumulating around her?

Apparently, Chelsea, from the Women’s Super League, has offered the American soccer player a whopping $1.1 million contract. Indeed, this amount has attracted the likes of Casey Stoney, who once had Girma under her wing in the San Diego Wave FC. Taking to X, the former NWSL coach revealed her thoughts on this massive transfer rumor, stating, “If the rumours are true… of course the most humble player on the planet is going for a world record fee. Hopefully now @naomi_girma will realize how good she is. Massive gain for Chelsea.”

Stoney was the inaugural head coach of the San Diego Wave FC in the NWSL. She has seen and experienced many talents under her wing, but Girma was something exceptional. When the team began in 2021, Girma was selected as the first overall pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft, and can you guess her accolades? In the same season, she was able to grab not one but two awards, being the NWSL Rookie of the Year and Defender of the Year. And who was all to credit for? Stoney was an exceptional defender back in her playing days, and the mentorship she provided to Girma did seem to impact her skills with the ball.

As of now, neither the player nor the team itself has officially confirmed Girma’s move to Chelsea. However, many eyes are locked on this particular trade, as it can be really beneficial for the English team, who are currently at the top of the Women’s Super League with 31 points, and they haven’t lost a single match yet in eleven games in the current season. The former NWSL coach isn’t the only person who is hyped to see Naomi wearing the Chelsea jersey, but also the community that went bonkers when this rumor surfaced.

The soccer community is excited about these Naomi Girma trade rumors

Big soccer players’ rumors always captivate, and the community’s heated online discussions primarily generate the hype. The community was filled with utter excitement when they learned about Naomi Girma’s massive $1.1 million trade to Chelsea from the San Diego Wave FC. Indeed, this will be a big trade in women’s soccer, as it will surpass the record of Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji, who moved from Madrid CFF to Bay FC in February 2024.

Less than a year has passed since that historic trade, and the record is on the verge of breaking! This indeed shows the heights that women’s soccer is reaching, despite critics always comparing it with the men’s scene. It also won’t be an easy move for the American soccer star, as she has been with the American team since its very first time in the NWSL, and it will be an emotional moment in her stellar career.

However, the amount she will receive from this trade is unbelievable and will live in women’s soccer history. This signing will also give Naomi Girma exposure around the world, despite the fame she already has in the scene. “The best defender in the world” is what a fan said when they heard about this rumor, and watching her move to the next big thing in her career will be a massive moment for the community. Girma will also be united with a few American players in Chelsea, like Mia Fishel and Cat Macario, and this particular trio is something that many are looking forward to.