Manchester City lands USWNT starlet Sam Coffey on lucrative deal, further solidifying its dominance in the Women's Super League.
In a move that has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, Manchester City has swooped up highly-touted American midfielder Sam Coffey on a three-and-a-half-year contract. The 27-year-old USWNT stalwart brings an enviable resume to the table, having won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics and racked up 42 caps with five goals to her name.
Coffey's impressive form has caught the attention of Manchester City, who have reportedly shelled out a significant amount – around $800,000 (£600,000) – to secure her services. The move is seen as a major coup for the WSL pacesetters, who now sit six points clear of Chelsea.
According to City's director of women's football, Therese Sjögran, Coffey's arrival serves as a testament to the club's ambitions in the women's game. "Sam is playing at the top of her game, and I think her decision to come here shows the incredible progress we've made as a club and the ambitions we have moving forward," she stated.
Coffey herself was thrilled with the move, praising City's style of play as a major draw. "The style of play, and when I watch the team play, the girls look and seem happy, and they seem so close and connected," she said. "I feel like the right time to really challenge myself in this way... It feels like everything is just so exciting."
Meanwhile, England forward Michelle Agyemang has ended her loan spell at Brighton following a season-ending knee injury that had kept her out of action for several months.
As Manchester City continues to build its squad and push its dominance in the Women's Super League, fans are left eagerly anticipating what's next for this talented new addition.
In a move that has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, Manchester City has swooped up highly-touted American midfielder Sam Coffey on a three-and-a-half-year contract. The 27-year-old USWNT stalwart brings an enviable resume to the table, having won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics and racked up 42 caps with five goals to her name.
Coffey's impressive form has caught the attention of Manchester City, who have reportedly shelled out a significant amount – around $800,000 (£600,000) – to secure her services. The move is seen as a major coup for the WSL pacesetters, who now sit six points clear of Chelsea.
According to City's director of women's football, Therese Sjögran, Coffey's arrival serves as a testament to the club's ambitions in the women's game. "Sam is playing at the top of her game, and I think her decision to come here shows the incredible progress we've made as a club and the ambitions we have moving forward," she stated.
Coffey herself was thrilled with the move, praising City's style of play as a major draw. "The style of play, and when I watch the team play, the girls look and seem happy, and they seem so close and connected," she said. "I feel like the right time to really challenge myself in this way... It feels like everything is just so exciting."
Meanwhile, England forward Michelle Agyemang has ended her loan spell at Brighton following a season-ending knee injury that had kept her out of action for several months.
As Manchester City continues to build its squad and push its dominance in the Women's Super League, fans are left eagerly anticipating what's next for this talented new addition.
they're literally unstoppable with her on board! i mean, she's got that USWNT gold and 42 caps under her belt, no joke 
. and now they're shelling out big bucks to keep her at the club? game on 
i'm loving how City is putting in the dough for top talent, it's gonna be a season to remember! 
. I mean, sure she's a great player and all that, but is she really worth $800k? It just seems like another example of how the game is getting more and more commercialized 
sam coffey is like the ultimate get for manchester city! they're basically setting the bar super high for everyone else now 
i mean 800k or whatever is a crazy amount, but if it means getting someone as talented and clutch as coffey, im all for it 
. Now we just gotta wait and see how Sam adapts to City's style of play and if she can help them win more trophies... Fingers crossed! 
. Also, sad to hear about Michelle Agyemang's injury 
but Brighton's gonna miss her too. This season just got a whole lot more interesting 
gotta love how sam coffey is hyping up about the squad vibe 
sam coffey looks like a game changer, can't wait to see her skills on the pitch 
. So if Manchester City can get someone as good as Sam Coffey to play for them, that's pretty impressive. I've been following the WSL for ages and it feels like there's some great stuff happening in England right now. But what's crazy is how fast these players are getting noticed by bigger teams. Like, Sam Coffey was playing for this smaller team and then suddenly she's off to Manchester City! 
It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out.