Manchester City Signs US Midfielder Sam Coffey to Strengthen Women's Super League Bid

Manchester City has signed US midfielder Sam Coffey from the Portland Thorns on a contract through June 29, with a reported transfer fee of $875,000. Coffey, 27, a three-time NWSL Best XI member and 2024 Olympic gold medalist, joins City as they lead the Women's Super League aiming for their second league title. City director Therese Sjogran praised Coffey's talent and the club's commitment to women's soccer. Coffey expressed enthusiasm about joining a club investing heavily in the women's game and continuing the trend of US national players moving to Europe.