US EditionWave Make Splash Signing of Brazilian Star Ludmila
Ludmila signed a three-year deal with San Diego Wave after a record $800,000 transfer fee, aiming to strengthen the team's attack and replace a key forward.
- On Tuesday, San Diego Wave FC announced it acquired Ludmila from Chicago Stars for $800,000 with up to $200,000 in conditional fees and signed her to a three-year contract through 2028.
- San Diego targeted the signing to bolster its attack and possibly replace France forward Delphine Cascarino, while Chicago accepted the transfer to generate funds for roster building, club sources said.
- Ludmila arrives having scored 13 goals and one assist in 31 appearances for Chicago recently, with 81 goals in 185 matches including Atlético Madrid, plus 63 caps and six goals for Brazil women's national team.
- Following recent roster departures, the signing of Ludmila adds veteran firepower as San Diego Wave FC prepares for the Coachella Valley Invitational next month and aims to improve late-season scoring.
- Viewed league-wide, the transfer ranks as the second-highest intraleague fee in NWSL history, behind the $1.25 million Gotham FC paid for Jaedyn Shaw last year, and sets a record for Chicago Stars FC.
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Wave FC lands Brazilian star Ludmila in deal worth up to $1 million
Ludmila #14 of Chicago Stars FC controls the ball during the NWSL game against NJ/NY Gotham FC on May 4, 2025 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire) San Diego Wave FC is not only acquiring one of the most prolific scorers in women’s soccer, the club is spending big to make it happen. The Wave announced Tuesday that it’s sending up to $1 million to the Chicago Stars for Brazilian forward Lu…
Chicago Stars send Brazilian star Ludmila to the San Diego Wave for up to $1 million in transfer fees
The San Diego Wave vaulted onto the San Diego sports scene in 2021 behind star power that was largely unrivaled in the National Women’s Soccer League. Then Alex Morgan retired, Naomi Girma was sold and Jaedyn Shaw was traded, and the team pivoted to a young, largely international roster for the 2025 season. Consider the Wave’s Tuesday morning addition of Ludmila a meshing of the two eras. The Wave acquired the Brazilian forward from the Chicago …
Wave acquire Brazilian star Ludmila from Chicago Stars for up to $1 million in transfer fees
The San Diego Wave vaulted onto the San Diego sports scene in 2020 behind star power that was largely unrivaled in the National Women’s Soccer League. Then Alex Morgan retired, Naomi Girma was sold and Jaedyn Shaw was traded, and the team pivoted to a young, largely international roster for the 2025 season. Consider the Wave’s Tuesday morning addition of Ludmila a meshing of the two eras. The Wave acquired the Brazilian forward from the Chicago …
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