Sam Coffey

Midfielder • Age 28 • #17

Samantha Grace Coffey is an American professional football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Manchester City and the United States national team.

222 Appearances

46 Goals

5 Trophies

9 Awards

Fun Facts about Sam

Quirky facts. Inspired by her game.

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.