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Sam Coffey exits USWNT roster for Spain friendlies due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:28 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Sam Coffey exits USWNT roster for Spain friendlies due to injury

Summary

Sam Coffey is out of the USWNT squad for two upcoming friendlies against Spain due to an injury, as confirmed by U.S. Soccer on October 5. The Gotham FC midfielder sustained the injury during Manchester City's 4-2 victory over Arsenal in the Women's Super League. Jaylin Howell has been called up to replace her. Coffey shared a photo on Instagram showing her left ankle in a boot but expressed optimism about a swift return. The USWNT is set to play against Spain on October 10 and 13 in Washington D.C and Chester, Pennsylvania, respectively.

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•Coffey suffered an undisclosed injury on October 4.
•She received a call-up from Manchester City for the friendly matches.
•Jaelin Howell will replace Coffey on the roster.
•USWNT faces Spain on October 10 and 13.
•Naomi Girma also withdrew from the squad for the upcoming friendlies.

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8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Coffey withdraws from USWNT roster vs. Spain with injury

What they're saying

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Sam Coffey has been ruled out of the USWNT's two friendlies against world champion Spain because of an injury, U.S. Soccer confirmed on Oct. 5.
— Yahoo Sports

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