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USWNT Star Sam Coffey Joins Manchester City for Reported $800,000 Fee

January 14, 2026

Sam Coffey, a key midfielder for the USWNT, has transferred from the Portland Thorns to Manchester City for a reported fee of $800,000. This move highlights the increasing trend of USWNT players leaving the NWSL for European clubs, as more than half of the team that won gold at the 2024 Olympics now play overseas.

USWNT Star Sam Coffey Joins Manchester City for Reported $800,000 Fee

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Key Highlights

Sam Coffey's transfer fee to Manchester City is reported to be $800,000.
Coffey has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with Manchester City.
She has won 42 caps and scored five goals for the USWNT.
More than half of the USWNT's starting lineup from the 2024 Olympics now play in Europe.
Her move signifies challenges facing the NWSL in retaining top talent.

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