Zambian international forward Barbra Banda has signed with Orlando Pride for the second-highest transfer fee in women's transfer history.
The 23-year-old joined the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club from Chinese club Shanghai Victory for $740,000 (£581,000).
Bay FC paid a world record $860,000 (£685,000). Zambia teammate Rachel Kundananji last month.
Banda joins the Pride on a four-year contract, making him one of the highest-paid players in the American NWSL.
The Pride also negotiated a sell clause for the future transfer of Banda, who played in 52 games and scored 41 goals for the Shanghai Victory.
“I'm very excited to be joining the Orlando Pride. It's a great club and I love what they're building,” Banda said.
“The NWSL is one of the most competitive and strongest leagues in the world, so it's very humbling to have the chance to play there.
“I can't wait to meet my new teammates and start working with them. I hope to help the team achieve great things and win many trophies together.”
The forward became the first female player. Score consecutive hat tricks at the Olympics In 2021, they will play against the Netherlands and China.
“It has always been our vision to develop the Orlando Pride into an NWSL Championship contender, and investing in the best players in the world is an essential prerequisite for success,” Pride owner and chairman Mark Wilf said in a statement. I believe it.''
“Barbra Banda brings a new level of skill, physicality and speed to our offense and is an exciting and entertaining addition to our roster. Our fans can't wait to get ready for the regular season kickoff.” I'm really looking forward to it.”