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Gay NWSL Player Signs With Saudi Women’s Football Club, Deletes Photos of Wife and Child
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· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Esther González, a champion athlete, had been playing for a US-based team before leaving to address personal matters.
A soccer player's recent career move has sparked criticism. Esther González, a champion athlete, had been playing for a US-based team before leaving to address personal matters. She was allowed to end her contract early.
González is married to a woman and had been open about her personal life. However, her decision to sign with a team in a country with strict laws has raised questions. Further details about González's decision and its implications are available from the source.
The move has come as a surprise to some, given her previous career and personal life.
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Category: rights Published: August 27, 2026 Source: them. Reading time: 1 min
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