Joshua Kirkland
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Kirkland with the Richmond Kickers in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua Edward Kirkland | ||
| Date of birth | (2001年03月14日) 14 March 2001 (age 25) | ||
| Place of birth | Glen Allen, Virginia, United States | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Richmond Kickers | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Deep Run High School | |||
| –2019 | Richmond Strikers | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2024 | Mary Washington Eagles | 80 | (47) |
| 2023–2024 | → Charlottesville Blues (loan) | 12 | (4) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Richmond Kickers | 40 | (9) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 1, 2026 | |||
Joshua Edward Kirkland (born 14 March 2001) is an American soccer player that plays as a forward for USL League One club Richmond Kickers.
Early life and youth career
[edit ]Josh Kirkland was born in Glen Allen, Virginia on 14 March 2001.[citation needed ] He played in college for the Mary Washington Eagles. He would represent the Richmond Strikers, and Charlottesville Blues on loan.
Career
[edit ]In September 2024 he signed for his first professional club signing for the Richmond Kickers in USL League One.[1] He would make six appearances in the 2024 season.
2025
[edit ]He would make his debut in the 2025 season coming on as a substitute in a 4–2 win against South Georgia Tormenta.[2] He would score his first two goals for the Kickers in a 4–4 draw against newly formed club, Westchester.[3]
On 2 May, he would score another brace in a 3–3 draw against Greenville Triumph.[4] On 2 June 2025, he would score in a 1–2 loss against Texoma FC, another expansion club.[5]
On 25 June 2025, he would score two goals to help the Kickers win 3–4 against Union Omaha.[6] His final goal of the season came in a 4–2 loss against South Georgia Tormenta.[7]
He ended the 2025 season with 29 appearances and scoring eight goals finishing and led second for top-scorer of their season only behind Darwin Espinal who scored nine.
2026
[edit ]He scored his first goal of the 2026 season in the 9th minute in a 1–1 draw against AV Alta. Which was the Kickers' first game of their USL League One regular season.[8]
References
[edit ]- ^ Heintschel, Nathan (September 12, 2024). "Deep Run High School Standout and Mary Washington All-American Josh Kirkland Signs Pro Contract". Richmond Kickers.
- ^ McGinley, Mannion (March 7, 2025). "Kickers defeat Tormenta 4-2, earn first win of USL League One 2025 Season". Richmond Kickers.
- ^ McGinley, Mannion (April 19, 2025). "Kickers earn 4-4 draw against Westchester SC". Richmond Kickers.
- ^ McGinley, Mannion (May 2, 2025). "Kickers earn 3-3 draw against Triumph at hom3". Richmond Kickers.
- ^ McGinley, Mannion (June 7, 2025). "The Richmond Kickers fell 1-2 to Texoma FC". Richmond Kickers.
- ^ Di Gangi, Gabriella (June 25, 2025). "Kickers defeat Omaha 3-4 on the road, sweep regular season series". Richmond Kickers.
- ^ Di Gangi, Gabriella. "Kickers fall 4-2 to Tormenta on the road". Richmond Kickers.
- ^ Di Gangi, Gabriella (March 8, 2026). "Kickers Claim First Point of 2026 Season, Draw AV Alta 1-1". Richmond Kickers.
External links
[edit ]- Joshua Kirkland at Soccerway