In a significant move for women's football, Barbra Banda, the Zambian striker, has been signed by Orlando Pride on a massive contract, marking her as the second most expensive female player in the world. This transfer follows Racheal Kundananji's record as the world's most expensive female footballer, highlighting the increasing investment and attention in women's football. Meanwhile, Nadia Gomes, after being named the 2023 USL W-League Player of the Year and six years after being drafted by the Orlando Pride, has been signed by the Chicago Red Stars, indicating a trend of clubs investing in developing talent. Additionally, the England Lionesses are facing scrutiny over a diversity problem raised by Fara Williams, their most-capped player.
The Chicago Red Stars are bringing in a new wave of developing players by signing draft picks Leilanni Nesbeth and Jameese Joseph and USL W League product Nádia Gomes this week. https://t.co/J47UhZDkhl
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Barbra Banda: Orlando Pride sign Zambia forward for second-highest women's transfer fee https://t.co/JilG0gEShy
Orlando makes Barbra Banda second most expensive female player in world https://t.co/HenWU1r7MS
it's official: superstar Zambian striker Barbra Banda is joining the Orlando Pride on a massive contract 🇿🇲🍊 I spoke with Barbra in an exclusive interview for @TheAthletic about new horizons, playing in China, and putting African footballers on the map https://t.co/sHfhwsCc2B
Nadia Gomes was the 2023 USL W-League Player of the Year. Six years after being drafted by the Orlando Pride, she gets her first full-time crack at the #NWSL. https://t.co/8FVej5cTo8
‘The pressure is on’: Racheal Kundananji on being the world’s most expensive female footballer https://t.co/O97AAAk5El
England Lionesses have a diversity problem, says most-capped player Fara Williams https://t.co/yOmpwCMulG