<p>Lizbeth Jacqueline Ovalle has become the most expensive player in women's football. The 25-year-old joining the NWSL champions, the Orlando Pride, for a record fee of 1.5 million dollars. Having also signed Barbra Banda last season, the Pride now have two of the most valuable players in the world. The club's owner Mark Wilf tells CNN World Sport’s Don Riddell about their commitment to the women's game and what they like about Ovalle.</p>
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Lizbeth Jacqueline Ovalle has become the most expensive player in women's football. The 25-year-old joining the NWSL champions, the Orlando Pride, for a record fee of 1.5 million dollars. Having also signed Barbra Banda last season, the Pride now have two of the most valuable players in the world. The club's owner Mark Wilf tells CNN World Sport’s Don Riddell about their commitment to the women's game and what they like about Ovalle.

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