Orlando Pride acquired Lisbeth Oval from Mexico’s Tigress UANL on Thursday for an international record transfer fee.
Pride had not disclosed terms of the contract, but those with knowledge of negotiations conveyed their pride to the Associated Press on Wednesday I’ll pay $1.5 million. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity as an agreement with the National Women’s Football League Club has not yet been formally signed.
Transfer fee exceeds $1.3 million fees Arsenal paid Liverpool Last month for Canadian striker Olivia Smith in the Women’s Super League of English. It’s broken Previous record fee of $1.1 million Chelsea paid San Diego waves for defender Naomi Gilma in January.
The Oval, known as Jackie, was signed by Pride throughout the 2027 season and had mutual choices for 2028.
“We are very pleased to be part of Orlando Pride,” Oval said in a statement released by Pride. “I have a clear purpose to win the title and leave a mark for the club. I’ve given it all and I’m ready to continue to have Orlando Pride as a major team.”
Ovalle, a 25-year-old winger, has led Liga MX Femenil Tiguru to six titles since joining the club in 2017. She is the team’s highest scorer ever with 136 goals.
She also made 58 appearances for the Mexican national team with 20 goals.
Oval is a nickname called Llama (Magician). Going viral on social media This year, in Tigress’ match against Guadalajara, he was just apart from the net and was given a so-called “Scorpion Kick” goal.
Ovalle is scheduled to play before playing in the La Liga MX Femenil All-Star Game, which will face Barcelona on Friday.
“This is a historic transfer not only for our facilities, but also for football in Mexico and global,” Tigress said in a release announcing the contract. “The transfer of players, widely recognized as the best in Liga MX Femenil, is confirmed.”
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