Orlando Pride signs Norwegian forward Sanne Lekven through 2028
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Orlando Pride announced the signing of 25-year-old forward Sanne Lekven, effective through the 2028 NWSL season with a club option for 2028. Lekven has played for multiple clubs in Norway's Toppserien and scored 42 goals in 118 appearances. She will join the Pride pending her P-1 visa and international transfer certificate. The team, currently struggling in 11th place with only two wins in their last seven matches, hopes Lekven can boost their offense ahead of tough upcoming fixtures against the Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit.
- •Sanne Lekven has signed with Orlando Pride through the 2028 season.
- •Lekven has 42 goals in 118 appearances in Norway's Toppserien.
- •The Pride are currently in 11th place in the NWSL standings.
- •Orlando has lost five of their last seven matches.
- •Lekven will join pending a P-1 visa and international transfer certificate.
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Orlando Pride sign Norwegian Forward Sanne Lekven
"The Pride are adding a 25-year-old forward to their front line
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