"Coffey has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Women's Super League side after a reported $800,000 (£600,000) move from the United States. The midfielder captained the Thorns to the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) playoff semi-finals last season, where they lost 2-0 to the Washington Spirit. Coffey played the third-most minutes of any midfielder in the league last term (2,432), winning the sixth-most tackles (46), sixth-most duels and completing fifth-most passes (990) among players in her position."
"Along with helping the Thorns win the 2022 NWSL title, Coffey has also made 42 appearances for the United States Women's National Team and was part of Emma Hayes' gold-medal-winning team at the 2024 Olympic Games. "City really stood out from the get-go. First and foremost, [it was] the style of play, and when I watch the team, the girls seem happy, close and connected," said Coffey."
"Welcome to Manchester, Sam! pic.twitter.com/fQ4ZFxqzfH - Manchester City Women (@ManCityWomen) January 14, 2026 "I think I'm at a place in my career where I feel ready and settled in as a professional. It feels like the right time to really challenge myself in this way. "The fact it's official, I'm here and it's all real and happening is just so exciting, and I couldn't be more ready and happy about everything.""
Sam Coffey has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester City after a reported $800,000 (£600,000) transfer from Portland Thorns. The 27-year-old midfielder captained Portland to the NWSL playoff semi-finals and logged 2,432 minutes in 2025, ranking highly for tackles, duels and passes while directly contributing six goals. Coffey helped the Thorns win the 2022 NWSL title, has 42 caps for the United States and was part of Emma Hayes' 2024 Olympic gold-medal team. Coffey cited Manchester City's style of play, team cohesion and the timing to challenge herself as reasons for the move. City lead the WSL and have upcoming FA Cup and League Cup fixtures.
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