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Lizbeth Ovalle Joins Orlando Pride in World-Record Transfer After Tigres Farewell

The 25-year-old leaves Tigres as their all-time leading scorer and awaits a P-1 visa and international transfer certificate to complete her NWSL registration.

Overview

  • Orlando Pride announced Ovalle’s signing on a deal through 2027 with a mutual option for 2028.
  • Multiple outlets, citing sources, report a fee of about $1.5 million, which the club and media describe as a women’s soccer record, though the exact figure was not officially disclosed.
  • Ovalle received an on-field homage at Estadio Universitario during the Liga MX Femenil All-Stars vs Barcelona exhibition, departing to a standing ovation in the second half.
  • She departs Tigres as a club icon with 136 goals, six league titles, and three Campeón de Campeones trophies after eight seasons.
  • Orlando’s leadership framed the move as a major investment to sustain a championship roster, noting the club has now completed two of the most valuable women’s transfers in consecutive years.