Manchester City announced Friday that United States Women’s National Team midfielder Sam Coffey is on the road to recovery following minor knee surgery performed earlier in the week.
The club did not provide specific details about Coffey’s injury or the surgical procedure. Manchester City stated that Coffey would “work on recovery over the summer.”
The 27-year-old player transferred from the NWSL’s Portland Thorns to Manchester City in January for an $875,000 transfer fee. During her time with the English club, she appeared in 10 matches and contributed to Manchester City’s Women’s Super League Championship victory.
As a key player for the USWNT, Coffey has netted five goals across 46 international appearances and serves as one of the team’s leaders. She was instrumental in helping the squad capture the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The surgery will cause Coffey to sit out upcoming matches against Brazil scheduled for June 6 and June 9. Medical staff anticipate she will make a complete recovery in time for World Cup qualifying matches beginning in November.
During her four-year tenure with Portland from 2022-25, Coffey recorded five goals and 17 assists over 98 appearances. She played a crucial role in helping the Thorns secure the NWSL championship in 2022.
