Thorns FC's Sam Coffey Named to NWSL Best XI for September/October
October 18, 2023 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Portland Thorns FC News Release
PORTLAND, Ore. -The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) today announced that Portland Thorns FC midfielder Sam Coffey was named to the NWSL Best XI of the Month, presented by Mastercard, for the period of September/October. It marks the third time this season Coffey has earned Best XI of the Month honors.
The Thorns FC midfielder started and played every minute of the team's five matches, tallying one assist during that span. The assist came on the game-winning goal against NJ/NY Gotham FC on Oct. 7, which helped Portland secure a playoff berth and a top-two seed with the victory. It was Coffey's league-leading eighth assist of the campaign, which ranks as the second-most in a single season in club history. Notably, she set up goals for seven different players in 2023 - the most different teammates any player has assisted in a single season in league history.
The NWSL Best XI of the Month is selected each month of the regular season by the NWSL Media Association, a collection of writers that cover the league on a consistent basis, and the NWSL's on-air broadcast talent.
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National Women's Soccer League Stories from October 18, 2023
- Riley Tanner Called up to Panama National Team for 2023 Road to W Gold Cup - Washington Spirit
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- Naomi Girma and Jaedyn Shaw Named to NWSL Best XI of the Month Team, Presented by Mastercard - San Diego Wave FC
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- National Women's Soccer League Announces September/October Best XI of the Month, Presented by Mastercard - NWSL
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- Gotham FC Forwards Midge Purce and Lynn Williams Named to USWNT Roster for October Friendlies - NJ/NY Gotham FC
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- Five Spirit Players Called up to USWNT for Two October Friendly Matches - Washington Spirit
- Racing Star DeMelo Named to U.S. National Team's World Cup Roster - Racing Louisville FC
- Five Thorns FC Players Named to U.S. Women's National Team Training Camp Roster for October Friendlies against Colombia - Portland Thorns FC
- Three Chicago Red Stars Selected for International Duty - Chicago Stars FC
- Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan Named to Canadian National Team Roster - San Diego Wave FC
- Gabby Carle Called up to Canadian National Team for October Friendlies - Washington Spirit
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