What Esther González's Shock Departure from Gotham FC Means for the NWSL
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The episode discusses Esther González's departure from Gotham FC and its implications for the NWSL and women's soccer.
Join our Patreon for only $6/month to get exclusive bonus content!!! Get our limited-edition scarves and more merch at the xOG store now! Esther González's mutual contract termination with Gotham FC back in July "for personal reasons" wasn't that unusual. Her quick signing with Al Qadsiah in Saudia Arabia did throw people for a loop. Guardian and Defector columnist Abigail Segel returns to the show to unpack why Esther may have done what she did, how aggrieved Gotham should feel, and what it says about the NWSL's place in the broader women's soccer ecosystem. Like & subscribe to our YouTube page and watch the second season of our Anatomy of series! Follow us on TikTok and…
People in this episode
Guest: Abigail Segel
Topics covered
- Esther González
- Gotham FC
- NWSL
- women's soccer
- contract termination
- soccer culture
Keywords
- Esther González
- Gotham FC
- NWSL
- Al Qadsiah
- contract termination
- women's soccer
- Abigail Segel
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Gotham FC, Al Qadsiah, NWSL, Guardian, Defector
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