Naomi Girma: U.S. Soccer's Defensive Dynamo

U.S. defender Naomi Girma is being hailed as the best defender by new coach Emma Hayes. Girma has been instrumental in leading the U.S. team to the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics. Girma's leadership and prowess are seen as key to the team’s resurgence under Hayes.

U.S. defender Naomi Girma has been praised as the best defender by new coach Emma Hayes, who called her 'unbelievable'.

Girma has played a crucial role in leading the U.S. team's defense at the Paris Olympics, allowing just two goals throughout the tournament.

Under Hayes, Girma and her teammates, featuring young talents like Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman, reached the gold medal match for the first time since 2012. They will face Brazil in Paris this Saturday.

(With inputs from agencies.)