Orlando Pride to break women’s transfer record with $1.5m Lizbeth Ovalle deal
The Orlando Pride is set to break the women's transfer record by acquiring Mexican star Lizbeth Ovalle from Tigres UANL for a fee of $1.5 million (£1.1 million). This transfer surpasses the previous record, which was Arsenal's deal for Olivia Smith. The deal is expected to be finalized before the National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) transfer deadline on Monday. The transfer fee is a significant investment by the Orlando Pride, indicating their commitment to strengthening their squad and potentially challenging for the NWSL title. The article does not provide further details about Ovalle's playing style or her potential impact on the team, but the record-breaking transfer fee suggests that the Orlando Pride see her as a crucial addition to their lineup.
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