The coming years are set to be crucial for the U.S. Women’s National Team. After regaining their dominance following the 2023 World Cup upset by clinching gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, their focus now shifts to upcoming major tournaments—most notably the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 LA Olympics. With so much at stake, it begs the question: aside from Emma Hayes as head coach, who fits the bill to lead the players on the pitch? While there’s no definitive answer, Megan Rapinoe and Becky Sauerbrunn appear to have placed their trust firmly in Naomi Girma.
“I know nothing is as easy as Naomi makes it look, but my God she glides around the pitch as if she’s out for a Sunday stroll,” Rapinoe tells British Vogue journalist Kerry McDermott on the occasion of an exclusive chat with Naomi Girma as the Chelsea star is set to feature the June 2025 edition.
“She’s an absolute force,” adds retired centre-back, and fellow American, Becky Sauerbrunn, who Girma cites as a particular inspiration. “Someone who has the compassion and intelligence to be a wonderful leader of people, the vision and timing to do whatever she wants on a field and make it look easy, and the self-awareness and drive to bring everyone along with her.”
(This is a developing story…)
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