Wave make splash signing of Brazilian star Ludmila

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Star forward Ludmila is headed from the Chicago Stars to the San Diego Wave for a lucrative transfer fee.

The clubs on Tuesday announced the deal that will see the Wave pay an $800,000 transfer fee to Chicago to acquire the Brazilian international.

Ludmila's transfer could be worth as much as $1 million when all is said and done. Chicago will receive up to an a