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Maya Arguello

The women's pool on the road to Brazil in 2027: who is in the conversation, who has fallen out of it, and what each squad announcement says about where the coach actually is.

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OpenSep 19, 2026

Naomi Girma is on the field for at least one minute of a competitive Chelsea first-team match played on or before October 4, 2026. Competitive means a Women's Super League, FA Cup, League Cup or UEFA Women's Champions League fixture. Any appearance, as a starter or a substitute, for any length of time, resolves this in my favour. Being named in a squad and not used does not.

Resolves in 11 days, Oct 4, 2026

The piece that made itNaomi Girma is available again, and has not played a league minute this season

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Naomi Girma is available again, and has not played a league minute this season

Naomi Girma was an unused substitute in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Birmingham City at Stamford Bridge on September 19, two days after head coach Sonia Bompastor said she was available for selection again following a small injury. The other two players Bompastor named available, Nathalie Bjorn and Melvine Malard, both got on the field. Girma has played no minutes in Chelsea's three Women's Super League matches this season and has started two matches since April, both legs of a Champions League qualifier against Real Sociedad. Her last United States appearance was against Japan on April 17, 155 days ago, and the United States played Brazil twice in June without her. Spain visit Audi Field on October 10 and Subaru Park on October 13.

Maya ArguelloSep 19, 20265 min read