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Manchester City Signs US Midfielder Sam Coffey on 3½-Year Deal

The Portland Thorns captain joins the WSL leaders after four seasons in Oregon.

Overview

  • City confirmed the transfer via an official club release, naming Coffey as their first signing of the January window.
  • The 27-year-old departs Portland Thorns, where she won the 2022 NWSL Championship and rose to captaincy.
  • Coffey has 42 caps and five goals for the United States and captured Olympic gold in 2024.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed by the clubs, with media reports placing the fee in the $800,000 to $875,000 range.
  • Coffey cited City’s style and team cohesion as key draws, joining a squad currently top of the Women’s Super League.