Jameese Joseph (born May 3, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Jameese Joseph
Joseph with the Chicago Red Stars in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-05-03) May 3, 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Beltsville, Maryland, U.S.
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Chicago Red Stars
Number 8
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2023 NC State Wolfpack 87 (24)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Chicago Red Stars 23 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

College career

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Joseph played as a forward for North Carolina State University from 2019 to 2023. In her freshman year, Joseph was the only freshman on the team to start all 23 matches.[1] She earned Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) All-Freshman and United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-Region honors.[1]

Joseph completed her college career with 24 goals and 10 assists.[2]

Professional career

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Joseph was selected by the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) as the 15th pick of the 2024 NWSL Draft.[2] The Red Stars signed Joseph to a three-year contract through the 2026 NWSL season on March 8, 2024.[3]

International career

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Joseph was called up for the U14 United States Women's Youth National Team training camp in Carson, California.[4]

In 2022, Joseph was called up to the U20 U.S. Women's Youth National Team camp in Chula Vista, California, ahead of two friendly matches against Costa Rica.[5][6] She played for the United States for the first time in an international competition against Costa Rica, where the USA won 3-0 on May 15, 2022.[7] Joseph got the start in the second game versus Costa Rica on May 18, 2022, and the USA won 5-0.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jameese Joseph - 2023 - Women's Soccer". NC State University Athletics. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  2. ^ a b Salazar, Emmanuel (2024-01-13). "Red Stars Select Five Players During 2024 NWSL Draft". Chicago Red Stars. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  3. ^ Salazar, Emmanuel (2024-03-08). "Red Stars Sign Forward Jameese Joseph". Chicago Red Stars. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  4. ^ "Forty-eight players called to U.S. U-14 Girls National Team camp in Carson, Calif". SoccerWire. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  5. ^ "Joseph tabbed for U20 US National Team Camp". Sports Illustrated NC State Wolfpack News, Analysis and More. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  6. ^ "U.S. Under-20 Women's Youth National Team Set For Training Camp And Two Matches Vs. Costa Rica In San Diego". ussoccer.com. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  7. ^ "U.S. U-20 Women's Youth National Team defeats Costa Rica 3-0 in friendly". SoccerWire. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  8. ^ "U.S. Under-20 Women's Youth National Team Defeats Costa Rica 5-0 To Finish Two-Game Set Of Friendly Matches In San Diego". ussoccer.com. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
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