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Chicago Stars transfer forward Jameese Joseph to Utah Royals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 9:31 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Chicago Stars transfer forward Jameese Joseph to Utah Royals

Summary

The Chicago Stars transferred forward Jameese Joseph to the Utah Royals on September 7, 2026. The transaction involves an initial payment of $300,000 in intra-league transfer funds, with additional conditional opportunities potentially raising the total value to $750,000 through 2029. Joseph joined the Chicago Stars in 2024 as a second-round draft pick and made her professional debut that March. During her tenure with the club, she logged 63 total appearances and earned call-ups to the U.S. Women’s National Team. In the 2026 season, Joseph started 15 of her 19 appearances before the transfer was finalized. Chicago Stars President Karen Leetzow cited the forward's development and national team progress as highlights of her time with the franchise.

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Key Details

•Jameese Joseph moves from the Chicago Stars to the Utah Royals.
•The deal includes $300,000 upfront with a total potential value of $750,000.
•Joseph was a 2024 second-round draft selection who appeared in 63 total matches.
•The transfer covers intra-league rights through the 2029 season.

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9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Stars’ Jameese Joseph transfers to the Utah Royals

What they're saying

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Forward Jameese Joseph transfers to Utah for an initial $300,000 fee in 2026, with the total transaction structured up to $750,000 through 2029.
— Yahoo Sports

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