Exclusive: Naomi Girma opens up on USWNT culture, Alex Morgan's mentorship & fighting for mental health in soccer

As an advocate for mental health, Girma also spoke about how she handles pressure and failure, as well as her role in Common Goal's Create the Space initiative.

Her relationship with Common Goal also includes giving back through football by taking the 1% pledge. Now, she is encouraging others to join her through World Football Giving Day, a global giving day for football that takes place on May 26.

Girma also discussed Alex Morgan's leadership and how Emma Hayes has positively impacted the team's mental health by setting clear expectations for team culture and focusing on the players' health, recovery and training load through a "female lens".

Find out more about World Football Giving Day: www.worldfootballgivingday.org

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