Signing a player for a record fee reported to be $1.5 million brings with it great expectations, and Jacqueline Ovalle is expected to do great things for the Orlando Pride . The Mexican international was officially introduced to the media on Wednesday night, where she spoke about her excitement to join the club and help it achieve its goals of winning another championship.
“At the end of the day, to be here, and to make this move to this club, this move is very personal,” Ovalle said at her introductory press conference. “To be able to come to one of the top teams in this league is a great step for me.”
Ovalle played for Mexican side Tigres UANL Femenil since 2019, scoring 136 goals and adding 103 assists in 294 appearances in all competitions. Her first appearance for the Pride came i