She’s only a few months into her professional career, but Naomi Girma has looked like a seasoned professional, and as a result of her performances she was voted NWSL Rookie of the Month for April/May of the 2022 regular season.
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Congrats @naomi_girma on being selected as the May Rookie of the Month, presented by @Ally#AllTheAction— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) June 9, 2022Girma was a fixture in the San Diego Wave backline for the first month-plus of the regular season, starting every game at center back and needing to roll with changes to her central defensive partner game to game and even a different formation in one match.