U.S. women's national team defender Naomi Girma is the first million-dollar transfer in women's soccer history. San Diego Wave FC and Chelsea FC announced their deal on Sunday as Girma is now part of the London giants,

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of United States women's national team defender Naomi Girma for a world-record fee on a long-term deal from the San Diego Wave. The $1.1 million deal sees Girma become the first player to break the $1m mark in the women's game.

USWNT defender Naomi Girma has completed her move from the San Diego Wave to Chelsea and become the most expensive transfer in women’s soccer history.