Orlando Pride acquires Mexican midfielder Lizbeth Jacqueline Ovalle for world-record fee

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 21, 2025) – The Orlando Pride announced today it has acquired Mexican international midfielder Lizbeth Jacqueline Ovalle from Tigres UANL Femenil of Mexico’s Liga MX Femenil for a world-record fee. Ovalle joins the Pride through the 2027 season with a mutual option for 2028, pending receipt of her P1 visa and International Transfer Certificate.

The transfer fee paid for Ovalle sets a new world record for women’s soccer; for the Pride and the National Women’s Soccer League. Including last year’s signing of forward Barbra Banda, the Pride has now completed two of the most expensive transfers in global women’s soccer in consecutive years, making it the only club in the world to feature two of the six highest-valued transfers of all time.

“We are deeply committed to building championship-caliber teams year after year and this landmark signing is a reflection of that focus,” said Mark Wilf, Orlando Pride Owner and Chairman.“Jacquie is a world-class talent and a proven winner, and her arrival in Orlando marks another step on our journey to position the Pride among the elite clubs in global women’s soccer. We’re proud to lead the way in investing in the women’s game, not just for today’s success, but to shape the future of the sport for generations to come.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Jacquie to Orlando Pride and make history together with this record- breaking transfer,” said Haley Carter, Orlando Pride VP of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director. “This move represents our unwavering commitment to elevating women’s football and investing in world-class talent. We extend our sincere gratitude to Tigres Femenil and The Marketing Jersey agency for their professionalism and collaboration throughout this process.”

“The Wilf family's support has been transformative for this organization. From day one, they've made it clear that their goal is to build a championship-caliber organization and they understand that requires investment in top-tier talent. Transactions of this magnitude are also inherently complex, requiring lengthy negotiations and patience from all parties involved. We are deeply grateful to Jacquie and her agent, Jorge Rodriguez, for believing in our vision and putting their trust in what we have built and are continuing to grow here in Orlando. This signing signals our ambition to compete at the highest level while also advancing the women’s game on a global scale.”

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