Naomigirma Stories

Sixteen-year-old Jaedyn Sage Girma is to earn her driver's license-and, she hopes, a bit of freedom. Growing up as the adopted daughter of Naomi Girma-star defender for the NWSL and USWNT-Jaedyn has spent her life in the glow of stadium lights and beneath the weight of expectations. From choreographing postgame celebrations to fielding endless questions about her famous mom, she's perfected the art of watching from the sidelines. But as Jaedyn inches toward adulthood, the rules of the game are changing. Behind every proud smile from Naomi lies an unspoken pressure: to follow in legendary footsteps. At school, Jaedyn wrestles with her own ambitions-on the soccer field, in her friendships, and even in her first tentative crush-while facing the world's curiosity about who she really is. When a surprise tryout offers Jaedyn a spot on the varsity team, the chance to prove herself finally arrives. Yet stepping onto that field means confronting the biggest question of all: Can she forge her own legacy without losing the bond she cherishes most? A tender, fast-paced coming-of-age tale, this story explores the fine line between family pride and personal passion-and reminds us that every champion must learn to play by her own rules.

in the chaos of everyday life, soccer is the escape.

USWNT Oneshots, maybe a few NWSL or WSL ones.

noun 1. the act or instance of making or becoming different. Madeline Reese was only 15 when the call up to the senior national team came, and would be a lie to say no one expected it.