‘Never Feeling Pressure’ | Naomi Girma On Captaining USWNT, Chelsea Transfer & Ethiopian Heritage

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Step inside a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation as Naomi Girma sits down with Becky Sauerbrunn to reflect on her journey, leadership, and what comes next. From defining her identity on and off the pitch to making history as the game’s first $1 million player, Naomi opens up about the moments and influences that shaped her—and the responsibility she carries moving forward.

They dive into Naomi’s evolution as a leader with the USWNT, her calm, commanding playing style, and what it really means to wear the captain’s armband. She also shares the deep impact of her family, her Ethiopian heritage, and how those roots continue to guide her perspective.
Plus, a candid look back at the 2023 World Cup, early thoughts on 2027, and why inspiring the next generation matters just as much as winning. And yes—there’s even a little time to nerd out.

Chapters:
00:00 — 3 Words to Describe Naomi
05:09 — Becoming a Leader
08:30 — Her Playing Style
11:05 — Captaining the USWNT
16:46 — Family Influence
21:20 — Her Ethiopian Heritage
22:26 — Becoming the First $1 Million Player
24:45 — 2023 World Cup
26:44 — Looking to 2027 World Cup
29:22 — Inspiring the Next Generation
30:50 — Nerding Out

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