Esther González leaves NWSL for Saudi Arabia

Esther González, world champion with the United States, left Gotham FC in July for 'personal reasons' before quickly signing with Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia. This surprising turnaround is raising questions in the women's football community, particularly among LGBTQ+ supporters worried about the choice made by a player of international prominence. The decision comes less than two years before the 2026 World Cup, where González will be crucial for the American national team's quest for new titles.