Chicago Stars FC activated forward, Jameese Joseph, from the 45-day injury list, the club announced today. Joseph will be available for selection for the team’s upcoming match against Seattle Reign FC, August 18 at 9 p.m. CT.
Joseph began her professional career being drafted by Chicago in 2024, earning her first professional contract with the Stars in March 2024. After a breakout second half of her rookie campaign, Joseph closed the regular season with two goals and two assists, finishing the year with a postseason goal in Orlando to become the second-youngest goal scorer in NWSL history. Joseph didn’t skip a beat to start 2025, scoring the Chicago Stars’ first goal of the season in the club’s home opener March 30. The Maryland native also played a key part in securing Chicago’s first win of the season April 13, connecting with teammate Ludmila to assist both of the Brazilian’s goals in the 2-1 victory over Bay FC. Before sustaining her lower leg injury on international duty with the United States Under-23 Women’s National Team in June, Joseph started in nine of her 10 appearances for the Stars, creating a team-high 14 chances.
The Chicago Stars take on Seattle Reign FC August 18 at 9 p.m. CT on the road at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Fans in the Chicagoland area can watch the match on FOX 32 Chicago and nationally on CBS Sports Network.