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Manchester City Sign USWNT Midfielder Sam Coffey on 3.5-Year Deal

The USWNT midfielder departs Portland to pursue a long-held goal of playing in Europe on a deal reported near $875,000.

Apr 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; United States of America midfielder Sam Coffey (17) celebrates the win against Brazil at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bailey Holiver-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The transfer was confirmed by Manchester City, with Coffey signing through the summer of 2029.
  • The clubs did not disclose terms, but reports place the fee between $800,000 and $875,000, with ESPN citing $875,000 plus add-ons.
  • Coffey joins midseason as City lead the Women’s Super League by six points in a push for their first title since 2016.
  • Portland GM Jeff Agoos said the Thorns tried to keep their captain but supported her ambitions to move abroad.
  • A 42-cap U.S. international and 2024 Olympic gold medalist, Coffey leaves Portland after three NWSL Best XI First Team selections and a 2022 championship, reflecting a broader shift of top Americans to Europe.