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Orlando Pride Sign Mexico Star Lizbeth Ovalle in Women’s Record $1.5 Million Transfer

She becomes the first Mexican player to hold the world transfer record.

Soccer Football - CONCACAF W Champions Cup - Final - Tigres UANL v Gotham FC - Estadio Universitario, Monterrey, Mexico - May 24, 2025 Gotham FC's Mandy Freeman in action with Tigres UANL's Lizbeth Ovalle REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Pride confirmed a contract through 2027 with a mutual option for 2028 for the 25-year-old winger.
  • Multiple outlets report a $1.5 million fee, which ESPN says will be paid evenly across the three guaranteed years.
  • Tigres announced the deal as finalized and called it historic, and Ovalle is slated for Friday’s Liga MX Femenil All-Star game against Barcelona before joining Orlando.
  • ESPN reports Tigres retained a 10% sell-on clause, and as many as six NWSL teams pursued her before the move.
  • Ovalle departs Tigres as its all-time leading scorer with 136 goals and six league titles, along with extensive experience for Mexico’s national team.