c/nwsl · by CombatWombat@feddit.online · 28d

Gotham FC, Esther González Agree to Mutual Contract Termination

https://www.gothamfc.com/news/gotham-fc-esther-gonzalez-agree-to-mutual-contract-termination

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (July 27, 2026) – Gotham FC and forward Esther González have agreed to a mutual contract termination as González temporarily steps away from soccer to attend to personal matters in S

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CombatWombat@feddit.online · 2 pts · 28d (2 replies)

I need a Gotham fan in here stat to explain what is going on because how do you just let Esther walk, even after signing Sam Kerr?

González departs Gotham FC as the club’s all-time leading scorer, with 33 goals across all NWSL competitions. She was a two-time NWSL Best XI performer and a 2025 NWSL MVP finalist, with two NWSL championships, a Concacaf W Champions Cup and an NWSL Challenge Cup.

StupidOriginalName@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 28d (1 reply)

I don't think we know, other than she is stepping away from soccer for personal reasons. It isn't like she is signing with a different club

CombatWombat@feddit.online · 2 pts · 28d

I hope everything is okay with her and her family -- that's kinda worrying considering she's at the top of her game.