Gotham FC coach Juan Carlos Amorós takes parental leave for five weeks
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Juan Carlos Amorós is stepping away from his role as head coach of Gotham FC for five weeks, effective immediately. This decision comes after Gotham's recent 3-2 win against Seattle Reign. Lead assistant coach Shaun Harris will serve as the acting head coach during Amorós' absence. Amorós expressed gratitude for the support he received from the team in making this decision, emphasizing the importance of shared parental responsibilities. He plans to return and continue pursuing championships after this time with his family.
- •Amorós informed players of his leave ahead of July 4 matchup.
- •Gotham FC has prepared for his absence for several weeks.
- •Amorós aims to normalize parental leave in leadership roles.
- •Harris will act as head coach while Amorós is away.
- 4:04 AMESPN Soccer — Gotham FC HC departs for 5-week paternity leave
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Gotham FC Head Coach Juan Carlos Amorós stepping away for parental leave
"Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amorós announced after Saturday's NWSL match that he would be stepping away from the team for the next five weeks following the birth of his second child, Laia, in May.
"The reigning NWSL champions’ manager is taking a five-week-long parental leave following the birth of his second child.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 19, 2026, 4:04 AMGotham FC HC departs for 5-week paternity leave
Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amorós announced after Saturday's NWSL match that he would be stepping away from the team for the next five weeks following the birth of his second child, Laia, in May.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 12:17 AMGotham FC Head Coach Juan Carlos Amorós stepping away for parental leave
The reigning NWSL champions’ manager is taking a five-week-long parental leave following the birth of his second child.
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