Naomi Girma and Olivia Moultrie Win U.S. Soccer Awards

Girma Makes History as First Defender and Second Black Player to Win Female Player of the Year

Naomi Girma becomes the first defender and second Black player to win U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year.
Girma also named the NWSL Defender of the Year, contributing to San Diego Wave's successful season.
Olivia Moultrie, 18, named U.S. Soccer's Young Female Player of the Year, after a strong season with the Portland Thorns.
Girma played every minute of the U.S. team's World Cup run, starting in 16 games for the United States last year.
Moultrie made two appearances last year for the senior U.S. national team and played in all 22 games this season with her NWSL team.