U.S. women's national team defender Naomi Girma became the most expensive transfer in women's soccer after penning a deal with English club Chelsea.

Chelsea makes top defender for USA's gold medal-winning team at 2024 Paris Olympics the first million-dollar player in women's soccer history.

Such platitudes are expected from any new player, but there was a kernel of truth within it. Chelsea have positioned themselves as being the best team in England’s thriving market by bringing in talented personalities on and off the pitch. That, in turn, encourages others to join.