No. 2 Gotham FC’s boss is taking a break, as head coach Juan Carlos Amorós embarks on five weeks of parental leave following Saturday’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over No. 12 Seattle.
The Spaniard welcomed his second child earlier this year, sharing his plans in early July to allow assistant Shaun Harris to prepare to step in as acting head coach.
“This is a personal decision for our family, but I also recognize the visibility that comes with my role,” Amorós said.
“When fathers take parental leave, particularly men in leadership positions, it helps normalize an important principle: Caring for children is a shared responsibility.”
The fourth-year manager departs as Gotham FC nears the top of the NWSL table, netting three goals against the Reign in the weekend match’s final 17 minutes. Esther registered a quick brace before Rose Lavelle sealed it in the 98th.
