Esther González departs Gotham FC after impactful NWSL career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Esther González announced her departure from Gotham FC following a successful three-year stint in the NWSL. The decorated Spanish striker contributed significantly to the league's appeal, bringing a unique flair and competitive spirit. She helped secure two NWSL Championships and a Concacaf W Champions Cup, alongside her 2023 World Cup victory with Spain. González's departure marks a notable moment for the league, reflecting evolving player dynamics amid increasing international involvement. The timing of her exit coincides with Gotham’s growing international roster capacity, emphasizing the changing of women’s soccer.
- •Esther González announced her exit from Gotham FC on July 28, 2026.
- •She won two NWSL Championships and a 2023 World Cup with Spain.
- •González scored crucial goals for Gotham, including key contributions in their championship success.
- •Her departure highlights a broader trend of player mobility in women's soccer.
- •Gotham's roster is set to expand to include more international players.
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Spanish striker Esther González should ‘take a bow’ for adding to NWSL’s international appeal
"The ability to step away from a profession to attend to a family is a privilege in any industry — and in women’s football, where players have historically been so underpaid that few could seriously consider such a luxury, all the more so. We do not need to know the specific factors that drove the decorated Spanish forward Esther González’s decision to step away from Gotham FC to appreciate what she brought to the National Women’s Soccer League in the three years she spent there. Esther was an en
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