Naomi Girma has been named the US Soccer Female Player of the Year, becoming the first-ever defender to win the award in its 39-year history. She was recognized for her outstanding performance in the Women's World Cup and her club form, earning her the NWSL Defender of the Year nod. Additionally, Olivia Moultrie was named the Young Female Player of the Year for 2023 after making her USWNT debut at 18 years old. Girma's accolades include NWSL Rookie of the Year, NWSL Best XI, and NWSL Defender of the Year for multiple years, in addition to the recent US Soccer Female Player of the Year award. She has received widespread praise for her consistency and defensive prowess.
Congrats @naomi_girma on this well-deserve @USWNT POY Award . . . World Class on- and off-the-pitch ππΊπΈπ #TeamWass https://t.co/4JnSfF8TTn
π '20 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year π '22 NWSL Rookie of the Year π '22 NWSL Best XI π '22 NWSL Defender of the Year π '23 NWSL Best XI π '23 NWSL Defender of the Year π '23 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year πππ @naomi_girma https://t.co/4BrqkrocpY
U.S. Soccer announces Naomi Girma as 2023 women's player of the year. She got my vote. She was the most consistent #USWNT player at a bad World Cup for the team, and set a defensive bar in the #NWSL yet again. Top center back. She has a great story. πhttps://t.co/GrlmTelA8j
NAOMI GIRMA named US Soccer Female Player of the Year. First-ever defender to win the honor; richly deserved after standout WWC & club form earned Girma NWSL Defender of the Year nod. π OLIVIA MOULTRIE Young Female Player of the Year for 2023, the year 18yo made USWNT debut. π« https://t.co/ymczC0adlE
.@naomi_girma is the first pure defender to win the award's 39-year history π https://t.co/Y7jQAAzpUj https://t.co/RFixEpoEM9