Lizbeth Ovalle is expected to join the Orlando Pride from Mexico's Tigres UANL on a record transfer fee of $1.5 million, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Ovalle was considered a top prospect across the globe during the recent transfer window, drawing attention from FC Barcelona, Washington Spirit, and WSL teams. The winger leaves Tigres after nearly a decade, with nine titles and 136 goals and is a key starter for the Mexico women's national team.

Mexico star international Lizbeth Ovalle is in "advanced talks" to join an NWSL club for a world-record transfer fee in women's soccer, sources told ESPN on Monday night.