While Chelsea and the Wave have not released a figure, previous reports pegged the transfer fee at $1.1 million. That money could cover one-third of the Wave’s 2025 payroll. The National Women’s Soccer League caps payrolls at $3.3 million per team per year; top players make between $200,000 and $500,000 per season.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing o.f USWNT defender Naomi Girma, the first $1 million transfer, on a long-term deal from San Diego Wave