Esther González signs with Saudi club Al Qadsiah after leaving Gotham FC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Esther González, the Spain international forward, has joined Saudi club Al Qadsiah on a one-season contract with an option for another year. This move comes less than a month after her exit from Gotham FC, where she was the club's all-time leading scorer and a standout player. González left Gotham to address personal matters in Spain, having previously achieved significant success in the NWSL, including being a two-time champion and a finalist for the MVP award. Al Qadsiah is coached by Giles Barnes and features notable players including Brazil's Adriana.
- •González signed with Al Qadsiah on August 23, 2026.
- •She agreed to a mutual contract termination with Gotham FC in late July.
- •González helped Spain win the 2023 World Cup and the 2025 UEFA Women’s Nations League.
- •Al Qadsiah is also home to former Orlando Pride striker Adriana.
- •González's contract includes an option for an additional season.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Spain star Esther González makes surprise Saudi move after leaving Gotham FC
"Less than a month after an abrupt exit from Gotham FC, Spain forward Esther González has landed in an unexpected place.
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