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Naomi Girma out for USWNT matches against Spain due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:59 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Naomi Girma out for USWNT matches against Spain due to injury
Summary

Naomi Girma will miss the upcoming USWNT matches against Spain on October 10 and 13 due to a recurrent calf injury. The defender's absence raises concerns as the team prepares for critical matches less than a year before the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Girma sustained the injury during training with Chelsea, complicating her fitness challenges since transferring to the club. U.S. head coach Emma Hayes has indicated ongoing collaboration with Chelsea to address Girma's persistent injury issues and improve her fitness management strategy.

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Status Watch
  • •Girma is sidelined due to a calf injury sustained in Chelsea training.
  • •USWNT faces Spain for two matches during the October international break.
  • •Emma Hayes is coordinating with Chelsea on Girma's fitness management.
  • •Girma has 21 appearances for Chelsea in over 18 months.
  • •She has played just eight times for the USWNT since joining Chelsea.
Latest Updates
  • 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Naomi Girma injured again, out vs. Spain as USWNT work with Chelsea to solve persistent fitness issues
What they're saying
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The United States will once again be without their best defender as they meet No. 1-ranked Spain for two games through the October international break, with the Women's World Cup less than a year away.

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