Gotham FC currently sit 7th with 12 points in the NWSL. The team has scored a total of twelve goals so far, seven of which came from Esther González – bringing her total to 18 goals in 35 appearances. The forward joined the club after winning the World Cup 2023 with Spain and now extended her contract through 2027.
Writing History
González is now the second in scoring in the history of Gotham FC and became just the third player to score seven or more goals in the first seven games of the season. She spoke to Sports Illustrated via a translator about her time at the club, her iconic celebration and more.
“The mentality at Gotham has always been a winning mentality, which is a mentality that I resonate with. I want to win,” Esther says. “I want to continue to improve and win championships. The club makes me feel at home and taken care of—there is no other team that could offer that to me, so I am comfortable and excited to extend here.”
On the “T” celebration: “It’s part of the adrenaline rush when I score a goal. As a forward, I know that my career has always been tied to goals. The T is symbolic for me, my family, and my partner to celebrate with, something for them to see and show that I have this energy. I’m really excited for it to continue, hopefully, to continue chasing down the Golden Boot.”
Esther González career
The Spanish international has spent most of her career playing in Spain. She began at Levante, Atlético Málaga, Sporting de Huelva and later playing for Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid. Until recently, she was the all-time top scorer of Real Madrid with 39 goals, but Caroline Weir overtook her this season.
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