Olivia Smith is latest big-money move in women’s soccer as transfer fees rise rapidly

Here’s a look at how the record transfer fee (in USD) in the women’s game has increased:

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2002: Milene Domingues

The Brazilian midfielder moved from Fiammamonza in Italy to Rayo Vallecano in Spain for $310,000.

2020: Pernille Harder

The Denmark forward left Wolfsburg to join Chelsea in England for $355,000.

2022: Keira Walsh

The England midfielder moved from Manchester City to Barcelona for $513,000.

2024: Mayra Ramirez

The Colombia forward left Levante in Spain to join Chelsea in a deal worth $542,000.

2024: Racheal Kundananji

The Zambia striker moved from Madrid CFF in Spain to Bay FC in the United States for $788,000.

2025: Naomi Girma

The U.S. international became the first $1 million female player with her move to Chelsea.

2025: Olivia Smith

It didn’t take long for the record to be broken again — this time by the Canada forward, who is the first 1 million pound ($1.34 million) player.

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James Robson And Steve Douglas, The Associated Press