Sam Coffey injury: USWNT midfielder sidelined after knee surgery
The USWNT and Manchester City will be without Sam Coffey while the midfielder recovers after a minor knee surgery performed this week.
The United States and Manchester City will be without midfielder Sam Coffey after she underwent minor knee surgery, her club announced. "We can confirm that Sam Coffey underwent minor knee surgery earlier this week," a statement read. "The U.
S. international will now work on recovery over the summer ahead of a busy upcoming season. " That will keep Coffey out of Man City's Women's Super League finale against West Ham United and the FA Cup final May 31 against Brighton and Hove Albion at Wembley Stadium.
Coffey moved to England in January and played 10 matches for City, helping the team to a second-ever WSL title. How long is Sam Coffey out for? While City's news release didn't specify a recovery time, it implied she may be able to return for the start of the 2026-27 WSL season and Man City's return to the UEFA Women's Champions League.
"The midfielder will now begin rehabilitation with the Club’s medical team in preparation for the 2026/27 campaign, which sees a return to European football for City," it read. The U. S.