For most young players, blending into a seasoned team takes time. But not for USWNT‘s prodigy defender Naomi Girma. Being ...
Yet, for Naomi Girma, the loss of her best friend became the catalyst for a powerful shift. Instead of retreating, she opened ...
United States defender Naomi Girma said coach Emma Hayes’ winning mentality helped transform the team after a difficult ...
As 2024 comes to a close, SI is recognizing the top performer in each sport—athletes who have excelled on the field through ...
The United States women’s national team ended the year as No. 1 in the FIFA rankings. Emma Hayes’ team won gold at the Paris ...
Mark down 2024 as the year of Naomi Girma. Capped by an Olympic gold medal and a preview of life as a future USWNT captain, 2024 was the year the 24-year-old defender grasped the baton from the ...