The National Women's Soccer League's Orlando Pride has made headlines with the signing of Zambian forward Barbra Banda from Chinese Super League team Shanghai Shengli. The transfer fee of $740,000 is the second highest in world soccer history, only behind Banda's Zambian teammate Racheal Kundananji.
Banda's four-year contract with the Pride is valued at around $2.1 million, making her one of the highest-paid players in the NWSL. The deal includes bonuses and incentives that further elevate her earnings potential.