The world of women's football has rarely experienced a seismic shift quite like this: Lizbeth Ovalle , Mexico’s dazzling winger known as La Maga (“The Magician”), is set to gotten to be the foremost costly player within the history of the women's amusement. Her transfer from Tigres UANL Femenil to the Orlando Pride for a world-record $1.5 million stands as a defining moment—one that reverberates through not only North America, but the global sport. This move is much more than a numbers game; it is a statement of intent, ambition, and belief in the women’s game at the highest levels. Let’s explore why Ovalle’s arrival in Florida marks a new era for the NWSL , what it means for Mexican football, and how this move changes the stakes for women’s football worldwide. The Record-Shattering Move: Facts and Figures The deal, announced on August 21, 2025, shattered previous women’s transfer records by a considerable margin: Transfer Fee: $1.5 million. Contract: Through 2027, with a ...
The NWSL has a new champion after the Orlando Pride defeated the Washington Spirit in the final Saturday evening, capping off a historic season with their first NWSL title.
After placing in the top two during the regular season, it was only appropriate that the Pride and the Spirt would face off in the final, and the contest lived up to expectations.Barbra Banda, Orlando's great attacker, opened the goal by collecting the ball out wide before cutting in and shooting home.
The Spirit had their own chances, but Anna Moorhouse was heroic in the Orlando goal, making a series of outstanding saves to maintain her team ahead in the second half.
Marta remained a threat for the Pride as they pushed for the final nail in the Spirit's coffin, but the lone Banda goal was all the Florida club needed to secure their first NWSL title, which came after winning their first NWSL Shield during the regular season.
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