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Esther González leaves Gotham FC for personal reasons, returns to Spain
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Esther González leaves Gotham FC for personal reasons, returns to Spain

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Spanish forward Esther González has rescinded her contract with Gotham FC due to personal reasons, returning to Spain.
  • González, a key player who helped Gotham win multiple championships, cited personal matters for her departure.
  • She leaves as the club's all-time leading scorer with 33 goals, having won two NWSL titles and other honors.

Spanish forward Esther González has mutually agreed to terminate her contract with the NWSL's Gotham FC to return to Spain for personal reasons. The club announced the departure, stating that González is temporarily stepping away from football to attend to these matters.

González expressed gratitude for her time with Gotham FC, stating in a club release, "Gotham FC will always have a very special place in my heart. Since I arrived, I felt something unique in this club: the people, the atmosphere, the way we all work together every day. I am grateful for every moment shared with my teammates, the coaches, and every member of this club."

González, a member of Spain's 2023 World Cup-winning squad, joined Gotham FC in the summer of 2023. During her tenure, she became the team's all-time leading scorer, netting 33 goals. Her offensive contributions were instrumental in Gotham FC securing two NWSL championships (2023 and 2025), a CONCACAF Champions Cup (2025), and an NWSL Challenge Cup on June 26.

The club's president of soccer operations, Yael Averbuch West, wished González and her family well in their return to Spain. The 33-year-old's departure marks the end of a significant chapter for both the player and the New Jersey-based team.

Le deseamos a Esther y a su familia todo lo mejor en su regreso a España

— Yael Averbuch WestWishing Esther González well following her departure from Gotham FC.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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