Naomi Girma Injured in Chelsea Debut After Record-Breaking Transfer

The USWNT star's highly anticipated debut ended prematurely due to a calf injury during Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Brighton.

Naomi Girma, the first million-dollar player in women's soccer, made her Chelsea debut in a 2-2 draw against Brighton in the Women's Super League.
Her debut was cut short in the 59th minute due to a calf injury, with Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor expressing optimism that it is not serious but confirming further assessments are needed.
Chelsea signed Girma from San Diego Wave in January for a reported £900,000 ($1.1 million), setting a world record for a women's transfer fee.
The match marked Chelsea's second draw of the season, maintaining their unbeaten record and keeping them five points clear at the top of the WSL standings.
Despite a challenging debut, Girma showed glimpses of her potential, with Chelsea management confident she will adapt to the league and team dynamics over time.