The Orlando Pride are in advanced discussions to acquire star Mexican midfielder Lizbeth Ovalle in a deal that would break the women's soccer transfer record, multiple sources confirmed to CBS Sports. In a move that is expected to be announced before the end of the NWSL transfer period on Aug. 25, the reigning champion Pride are set to pay Tigres $1.5 million and sign Ovalle to on deal through 2027 with a mutual option for 2028, sources confirmed.

Several reports out of Mexico on Monday stated the fee could reach $2 million, though sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed the $1.5 million threshold. The final number still sets a new record, with U.S. women's national team player Naomi Girma to Chelsea FC setting the $1 million mark, and later surpassed by Canadian internatio

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