Chicago Stars’ Jameese Joseph transfers to the Utah Royals
The Chicago Stars traded forward Jameese Joseph to the Utah Royals in a deal worth up to $750,000 in intra-league transfer funds through 2029. The transaction begins with a $300,000 base payment this year and conditional incremental opportunities.
Chicago Stars FC have transferred the forward to Utah Royals FC for $750,000 in intra-league transfer funds through 2029, beginning with $300,000 in 2026 and with conditional incremental opportunities.
Wishing you all the best, @jameesejoseph! 🩵
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— Chicago Stars FC (@theChicagoStars) September 7, 2026
“Jameese is an amazing person and we’re proud of her development during her time as a Star,” said Chicago Stars FC President Karen Leetzow. “Her rise from joining our club as a rookie to earning opportunities with the U.S. Women’s National Team has been inspiring, and we wish her success as she embarks on this new opportunity in Utah.”
Joseph arrived in Chicago in 2024 after being drafted in the second round of the NWSL draft, and made her professional debut in March of the same year. She ended up totaling nine starts in 23 appearances and played in Chicago’s sole playoff match.
The forward started 16 times in 21 appearances in 2025 and had 15 starts in 19 appearances for the Stars so far in the 2026 campaign.
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