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.
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.
She loves spending time outdoors exploring new hiking spots around Portland.
She is an avid reader and enjoys relaxing with a good book.
She loves coffee.
She grew up playing the piano and still has a deep appreciation for music.
She is learning how to knit as a new hobby.
| Adidas |
| 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 |
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2022
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present
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Portland Thorns | 87 | 3 |
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2019
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2021
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Penn State Nittany Lions | 62 | 25 |
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2017
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2018
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Boston College Eagles | 40 | 17 |
| International Stats | |||
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2022
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present
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United States | 33 | 1 |
