Naomi Girma: The 'Secretary Of Defense' Is Headed To Chelsea And Breaking Records On The Way

Cristiana Gigina

Not much gets by Naomi Girma. Her American fans call her “Secretary of Defense.” She played every minute of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, taking home the gold with the US. Now she’s a star defender for England's Chelsea F.C. Women’s team. She joined the squad earlier this year in a record-breaking $1.1 million transfer fee, the first time a female soccer player’s fee passed seven figures. Off the pitch, Girma has scored partnerships with Nike, Kaiser Permanente, and Siete Foods, and is a mental