Joshua Edward Kirkland (born 14 March 2001) is an American soccer player that plays as a forward for USL League One club Richmond Kickers.
 Kirkland with the Richmond Kickers in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua Edward Kirkland | ||
| Date of birth | 14 March 2001 | ||
| 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 | |||
Early life and youth career
editJosh 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
editIn 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
editHe 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
editHe 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