Sam Coffey On Scoring Goals, Becoming Thorns Captain & USWNT leader & Why She Loves Emma Hayes

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USWNT midfielder and Portland Thorns captain Sam Coffey joins the show for an in-depth conversation about her journey from rising star to veteran leader. Sam opens up about her love of sailing, teaching the Thorns’ next generation about the club’s proud history, and what it means to wear the captain’s armband in Portland.

She also shares insights on playing under Emma Hayes, how she’s embracing her role as a veteran on the USWNT, and why the NWSL remains the most competitive league in the world. Plus: her trademark celebration, favorite international tournaments like WAFCON and the Euros, and what she’s most excited about as the 2026 Men’s World Cup approaches.

00:00 -- Sam's Love of Sailing!
05:15 -- Teaching Thorns' History to Next Generation
13:08 -- Becoming Thorns' Captain
16:59 -- Thorns This Season
19:57 -- What Makes the NWSL So Competitive
25:00 -- Becoming a Veteran on the USWNT
29:50 -- Playing for Emma Hayes
34:36 -- Her Celebration
36:10 -- Watching WAFCON & Euros
38:56 -- Excitement to Follow Men's World Cup in US
41:46 -- Highlights from 2025
44:33 -- Listener Call!

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