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It’s finally official — a 2023 FIFA World Cup Champion is joining the National Women’s Soccer League. NJ/NY Gotham FC announced on Wednesday that the team has signed 30-year-old striker Esther González through 2025 with a mutual option for 2026.
“I am excited and honored to join Gotham FC, one of the top clubs in the NWSL,” González said. “As I continue my journey in football, I look forward to my next challenge in a competitive league where I will face the best players in the world in every game.”
The news of the Spanish international’s move to Gotham has been the subject of significant chatter over the last two months. Back in June, Spanish soccer news outlet Relevo reported that Gotham was a likely destination for the striker. Then, on Men In Blazers’ live watch-along of Spain’s quarterfinal matchup against the Netherlands, Gotham player Ali Krieger let slip news of the signing.
