Gotham FC, Esther González terminate contract amid personal matters
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Gotham FC and forward Esther González mutually agreed to terminate her contract on July 27, 2026. González is stepping away from soccer to address a personal matter in Spain. She has been an integral figure for Gotham, being the club's all-time leading scorer and a two-time NWSL champion. In 15 appearances this season, she scored six goals. Gotham currently ranks second in the league standings. The club expressed appreciation for González's contributions and leadership during her three-year tenure.
- •Esther González leaves Gotham FC to attend to a personal matter.
- •She is the club's all-time leading scorer and a respected team leader.
- •Gotham FC is currently second in the NWSL standings.
- •González scored six goals in 15 matches this season.
- •The club won two NWSL championships during her time.
- 6:02 PMESPN Soccer — Gotham, González agree to terminate contract
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Esther González abruptly ends Gotham FC stint to attend to personal matter
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Gotham FC and forward Esther González mutually agree to part ways
"Gotham FC star forward Esther González has agreed to a mutual contract termination, departing the NWSL club midseason for a personal matter in Spain.
"The prolific Spanish striker leaves the club a year and a half early
"Gotham FC, Esther González agree to mutually terminate contract
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJul 27, 2026, 6:02 PMGotham, González agree to terminate contract
Gotham FC, Esther González agree to mutually terminate contract
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 4:50 PMEsther González abruptly ends Gotham FC stint to attend to personal matter
Gotham FC star forward Esther González has agreed to a mutual contract termination, departing the NWSL club midseason for a personal matter in Spain.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 4:17 PMGotham FC and forward Esther González mutually agree to part ways
The prolific Spanish striker leaves the club a year and a half early
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