WSL champions Chelsea have begun talks to sign USWNT and Portland Thorns star Sam Coffey.
What happened?
Subsequent to adding Naomi Girma from the San Diego Waves, Chelsea are wanting to make one more introduction to the NWSL as they hope to sign US ladies’ public group midfielder Coffey in the January move window. As per the BBC, the Blues have started converses with the player and need to seal her marking before the Ladies’ Super Association move window closes on Thursday.
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The 26-year-old Coffey joined the Portland Thistles in 2022 on a two-year agreement and assisted the club with bringing home the NWSL Title in her most memorable season. She was likewise named to the NWSL Best XI two years straight in 2022 and 2023. She procured her most memorable global cap for the USWNT in 2022 when she made her presentation in a cordial against Nigeria.
Do you know?
The WSL champions broke the exchange record in ladies’ football by marking Girma last week as they paid a charge of $1 million (£801,746) to get her administrations. Chelsea broke the past world exchange record held by Rachel Kundanji, who was purchased by NWSL side Sound FC from Madrid CFF for $767,600 in February 2024.
What next for Chelsea?
Sonia Bompastor’s side will take on Aston Villa in an away WSL clash on Sunday.
