Thorns Features
Sep 3, 2024

Sam Coffey Named Nominee For 2024 Lauren Holiday Impact Award, Presented By Nationwide

Portland Thorns FC announced today Sam Coffey as its nominee for the 2024 Lauren Holiday Impact Award, presented by Nationwide, recognizing an NWSL player for outstanding service and character off the pitch. All 14 nominees were announced by the league today.

Portland Thorns FC will celebrate Coffey and the club’s partnership with Helping Hands during the Appreciation Night match on September 13.

Newly reformatted to shine a greater light on players who are making a difference in their communities, the Lauren Holiday Impact Award, presented by Nationwide, honors the ongoing example of excellence and commitment set by the two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee, and recipient of the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian ESPY Award.

“I want to congratulate these outstanding players on their nomination for this award,” said Lauren Holiday. “These nominees truly embody what it means to be a difference-maker both on and off the field and I look forward to celebrating them this season and seeing the lasting impact they will continue to have on their communities and beyond.”

Sam Coffey has been an outstanding connector between the club and the community. We are delighted to support Sam as she works with Helping Hands, helping bring to light the impactful work they do for local families.

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The Portland Thorns remain at Providence Park beginning their campaign in the Concacaf W Champions Cup against Club America on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. PT. Tickets are available at www.thorns.com.   

Sam Coffey Named Nominee For 2024 Lauren Holiday Impact Award, Presented By Nationwide

Portland Thorns FC announced today Sam Coffey as its nominee for the 2024 Lauren Holiday Impact Award, presented by Nationwide, recognizing an NWSL player for outstanding service and character off the pitch. All 14 nominees were announced by the league today.

Portland Thorns FC will celebrate Coffey and the club’s partnership with Helping Hands during the Appreciation Night match on September 13.

Newly reformatted to shine a greater light on players who are making a difference in their communities, the Lauren Holiday Impact Award, presented by Nationwide, honors the ongoing example of excellence and commitment set by the two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee, and recipient of the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian ESPY Award.

“I want to congratulate these outstanding players on their nomination for this award,” said Lauren Holiday. “These nominees truly embody what it means to be a difference-maker both on and off the field and I look forward to celebrating them this season and seeing the lasting impact they will continue to have on their communities and beyond.”

Sam Coffey has been an outstanding connector between the club and the community. We are delighted to support Sam as she works with Helping Hands, helping bring to light the impactful work they do for local families.

Read more

The Portland Thorns remain at Providence Park beginning their campaign in the Concacaf W Champions Cup against Club America on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. PT. Tickets are available at www.thorns.com.