Esther González departs Gotham FC, citing personal matters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Esther González is leaving Gotham FC after mutually terminating her contract, as announced on July 27, 2026. The Spanish forward, who was a finalist for NWSL MVP in 2025 and the club's all-time leading scorer, is returning to Spain to address personal matters. Gotham FC has expressed support for González during this time. In her time with the club, González helped secure two NWSL championships and scored 30 goals since joining in 2023. She recently scored two goals in her last three matches, making her the team's leading scorer this season. The team's statement revealed that González will always cherish her time at Gotham.
- •González mutually terminates contract with Gotham FC.
- •She returns to Spain to attend to personal matters.
- •González is Gotham's all-time leading scorer with 30 goals.
- •She helped the team win two NWSL championships.
- •Gotham FC recently signed Sam Kerr, adding depth to the team.
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Gotham FC, Spanish forward Esther González agree to part ways
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Esther González suddenly departs Gotham FC, citing 'personal matters'
"Gotham FC and the club’s World Cup-winning striker Esther González have mutually agreed to terminate the forward’s contract as she “temporarily steps away from soccer to attend to personal matters in Spain,” the club announced Monday. “We wish Esther and her family all the best as they return home to Spain,” Yael Averbuch West, the president of soccer operations at Gotham, said in a statement. “Esther has been a model professional on and off the field, helping us win four major trophies and serv
"The forward, a two-time NWSL champion and 2025 MVP finalist, will be returning to Spain in what the club says was a 'mutual contract termination.'
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 7:16 PMGotham FC, Spanish forward Esther González agree to part ways
Gotham FC and the club’s World Cup-winning striker Esther González have mutually agreed to terminate the forward’s contract as she “temporarily steps away from soccer to attend to personal matters in Spain,” the club announced Monday. “We wish Esther and her family all the best as they return home to Spain,” Yael Averbuch West, the president of soccer operations at Gotham, said in a statement. “Esther has been a model professional on and off the field, helping us win four major trophies and serv
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 6:58 PMEsther González suddenly departs Gotham FC, citing 'personal matters'
The forward, a two-time NWSL champion and 2025 MVP finalist, will be returning to Spain in what the club says was a 'mutual contract termination.'
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