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Manchester City Signs Sam Coffey for $875,000 Deal

1/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Manchester City signed U.S. women's national team midfielder Sam Coffey from the Portland Thorns on a three-and-a-half-year deal worth $875,000 plus add-ons.
Coffey, 27, has been a key player since turning professional in 2022, winning the NWSL Championship and earning 42 caps for the USWNT.
Thorns president Jeff Agoos noted the club supported Coffey's ambitions despite attempts to keep her.
Coffey expressed excitement about joining Manchester City, which currently leads the Women's Super League by six points.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2012, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) emerged as a successor to previous leagues like the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS), which folded in 2012. By 2023, the NWSL had expanded to include 12 teams and saw significant player transfers, such as Sam Coffey's $875,000 move to Manchester City, reflecting the growing international demand for American women's soccer talent.

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Story summary

Manchester City signed U.S. women's national team midfielder Sam Coffey from the Portland Thorns on a three-and-a-half-year deal worth $875,000 plus add-ons.
Coffey, 27, has been a key player since turning professional in 2022, winning the NWSL Championship and earning 42 caps for the USWNT.
Thorns president Jeff Agoos noted the club supported Coffey's ambitions despite attempts to keep her.
Coffey expressed excitement about joining Manchester City, which currently leads the Women's Super League by six points.

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