Naomi Haile Girma: A Rising Star in Women’s Soccer Naomi Haile Girma is a gifted, 23-year-old American professional soccer player for San Jose, California. She plays as a defender for San Diego Wave FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States National team.
She plays as a defender for San Diego Wave FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States National team.
her parents are Ethiopian Immigrants. Her Father Girma Aweke fled from Ethiopia due to dictatorship. And her mother Seble also went to America for education and work programs. The two met in California got married and started their family. Naomi’s father looking to strengthen bonds in the Ethiopia community started a soccer program called Maleda. That’s how Naomi started to play soccer, every Saturday they get together to play soccer. Maleda means dawn or new beginning in Amharic.
Naomi has represented the United States on the under-17, under-19, and under-20 national teams. And she was named U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year in 2020. In 2019, she captained the Stanford Cardinal to win the Women’s College Cup. She was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft and has been recognized as the NWSL Defender of the Year and NWSL Rookie of the Year in 2022.
Naomi has also had success on the international stage. In 2022, she made her senior national team debut and helped the US win the CONCACAF Women’s Championship. She is regarded as one of the world’s most promising young defenders. And she is expected to play an important role in the United States squad for many years to come.
Naomi is an inspiration to young girls and women everywhere. She is a powerful, talented, and dedicated athlete who has surmounted numerous obstacles to attain her goals. She is an inspiration to everyone who knows her, and she will undoubtedly leave an impact on the world of soccer for many years to come.
