Manchester City are on the cusp of signing United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns, according to reports. The 27-year-old's move could prove to be a game-changer for Pep Guardiola's team as they bid to win their first Women's Super League title since 2016.
Coffey has been the subject of interest for City for some time and is understood to have been granted permission to fly to Manchester in order to finalize the transfer. The holding midfielder, who has also represented the United States at international level, would bring a wealth of experience to City's squad.
Despite being one of the most accomplished players in Portland Thorns' history, Coffey is now set to leave the NWSL club after three years. Her decision comes as another blow to the league, following high-profile exits for Alyssa Thompson and Naomi Girma.
The move would also be a significant loss for the US national team, with Coffey being one of their key players. However, her absence from the latest training camp in California does not appear to be related to any issues with her impending transfer.
Coffey's signing would be a major coup for City, who are already well-established at the top of the Women's Super League. The English club have been busy in the January window, also completing deals for Olaug Tvedten from Vålerenga and Ashleigh Neville from Leicester.
In other transfer news, Brighton signed midfielder Olaug Tvedten from Vålerenga, while Leicester confirmed the signing of experienced full-back Ashleigh Neville. Bristol City have also secured the services of Katie Robinson from Aston Villa, who joins a growing list of high-profile players to switch allegiances in the January window.
Coffey has been the subject of interest for City for some time and is understood to have been granted permission to fly to Manchester in order to finalize the transfer. The holding midfielder, who has also represented the United States at international level, would bring a wealth of experience to City's squad.
Despite being one of the most accomplished players in Portland Thorns' history, Coffey is now set to leave the NWSL club after three years. Her decision comes as another blow to the league, following high-profile exits for Alyssa Thompson and Naomi Girma.
The move would also be a significant loss for the US national team, with Coffey being one of their key players. However, her absence from the latest training camp in California does not appear to be related to any issues with her impending transfer.
Coffey's signing would be a major coup for City, who are already well-established at the top of the Women's Super League. The English club have been busy in the January window, also completing deals for Olaug Tvedten from Vålerenga and Ashleigh Neville from Leicester.
In other transfer news, Brighton signed midfielder Olaug Tvedten from Vålerenga, while Leicester confirmed the signing of experienced full-back Ashleigh Neville. Bristol City have also secured the services of Katie Robinson from Aston Villa, who joins a growing list of high-profile players to switch allegiances in the January window.
. She gets to choose where she wants to go next and leaves behind a team that might not have been the best fit for her anymore. It's all about knowing when it's time to move on and find new opportunities 
. This isn't just about football, it's about embracing change and being proactive in your career. We can all learn from Coffey's example by setting our own goals and taking calculated risks to achieve them 
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Just saw that Manchester City are on the verge of signing Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns and I'm SHOOK 
! With her skills as a holding midfielder, she'll bring some serious firepower to Pep Guardiola's squad 
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. They've had some big losses in the past year, and now they're losing another key player? Time to rebuild, perhaps? 
On the bright side, Coffey has had an amazing 3-year stint with Thorns - 64 goals, 34 assists... that's some serious production 
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. Guess we'll just have to see how this transfer affects her game time. One thing's for sure - City are on a roll with these signings! 
! She's got so much experience under her belt and would be a great addition to their squad. I mean, it's not like they're struggling or anything 
. They've already signed some solid players this window. I hope she can bring some stability to the team since that Portland Thorns season ended in disappointment 
I think this could be a huge game-changer for them, especially if they win that Women's Super League title 
. She's got so much experience and skill, and she'll definitely bring that to the team 
. But let's be real, Sam needs a new challenge and this is an amazing opportunity for her! 
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. And on the US national team side, it's not ideal having one of their key players leave, but you never know when she might return or if they'll pick up some other talented player in her place 
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They're super deep at the moment with all these signings but this could be a game-changer if they can bring that American flair to their squad 
, but seriously can you imagine playing in that kind of weather? i think i'd be too distracted by all the colors 
. The US national team is gonna miss her big time, but fingers crossed they'll find someone who can fill the gap 
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. I think it's awesome that she's also still repped by the US national team, so we can expect great things from her on the pitch 
. The NWSL is already losing some big names, let's not forget all the talented players who are still playing there 
It's gonna be tough for the US national team too... I mean, she's one of their top players, so this is a big loss for them as well. 
But City are already on fire in the Women's Super League, so this signing could be like, a game-changer for them!