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Sam

Coffey

Dec 31, 1998

#17 - Midfielder

Samantha Grace Coffey is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League, which she captains, and the United States national team.

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She comes from a family deeply rooted in journalism. Her father, Wayne Coffey, is a former sports reporter and author; her mother, Denise Willi, wrote for Scholastic; her brother, Sean Coffey, is a news anchor; and her sister, Alex Coffey, is a feature writer.

She majored in print journalism and minored in sociology at Penn State University, following her passion for writing.

She has a deep love for writing and journaling, often carrying multiple notebooks for different purposes, including soccer notes, personal journaling, and Bible studies. Her teammates affectionately nickname her the "notebook girl."

A devout Christian, Coffey's faith plays a significant role in her life and career. She often uses moments before games for prayer and reflection, grounding herself in her beliefs.

NWSL Championship: 2022	1×
Summer Olympic Games Gold Medal: 2024	1×
CONCACAF Women's Championship: 2022	1×
CONCACAF W Gold Cup: 2024	1×
SheBelieves Cup: 2024	1×

Year	Club	AP	GL
2022 - present	Portland Thorns	87	3
2019 - 2021	Penn State Nittany Lions	62	25
2017 - 2018	Boston College Eagles	40	17
International Stats
2022 - present	United States	33	1

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GOAL | Sam Coffey's banger brings Portland level at the death!

GOAL | Sam Coffey places a beautiful ball into the back of the net

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Team: Portland Thorns FC