Lizbeth Ovalle, known as La Maga, could be on the verge of leaving Tigres Femenil after Orlando Pride of the NWSL reportedly reached a deal to sign her in the current transfer window. The talks, disclosed on August 18, indicate the North American club has agreed to a multi-million dollar transfer that would mark a historic milestone in Liga MX Femenil.
According to Vladimir García of TUDN, Orlando Pride would pay around USD 2 million, roughly MXN 34 million, for the 25-year-old midfielder. The move would see Ovalle activate her release clause and depart Tigres, whose contract with her runs through summer 2026.
If confirmed, the transfer would set a new record for Mexican women’s football, surpassing the USD 1.3 million fee that sent Olivia Smith from Liverpool to Arsenal in previous years.
Ovalle’s Tigres legacy is already towering. In addition to her vast tally of appearances, she has become the club’s all-time top scorer with 136 goals in 294 games. She has helped Tigres win five Liga MX Femenil titles since her arrival in 2017 and is the competition’s most prolific goalscorer in finals, with eight goals in championship matches. Ovalle also dominates the Clasico Regio records, leading in goals (12) and holding the most appearances (40) in the regional rivalry against Rayadas.
If Orlando’s move goes through, it would not only be a personal milestone for Ovalle but a landmark moment for Mexican women’s soccer, underscoring growing cross-border interest and investment between the Liga MX Femenil and the NWSL. The transfer would also prompt Tigres to recalibrate their squad while giving Orlando Pride a proven, high-impact player in a central role.
Outlook: The deal, still subject to formalities, would elevate Ovalle’s international profile and could pave the way for more top Mexican talent to pursue opportunities in the NWSL, signaling a new era for Liga MX Femenil’s development and global reach.