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Orlando Pride Signs Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle in Reported World-Record $1.5 Million Transfer

The move underscores a rapid rise in transfer spending in the women’s game.

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Ovalle stellt einen neuen Rekord auf
Lizbeth Ovalle im Trikot von Tigres UANL
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Overview

  • Orlando Pride announced the acquisition of the Mexico international from Tigres UANL, with outlets reporting a $1.5 million fee.
  • The reported amount eclipses the July benchmark set by Olivia Smith’s move to Arsenal for about £1 million.
  • Ovalle spent her entire professional tenure at Tigres since 2017 and collected six Liga MX Femenil titles.
  • She opened the current Mexican season with six appearances, recording two goals and two assists.
  • AFP reports she has 81 caps and 22 goals for Mexico, and she drew global attention with a viral scorpion‑kick goal earlier this year.