Joshua Kirkland

Josh Kirkland
Personal information
Full name Joshua Edward Kirkland
Date of birth (2001-03-14) 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)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2024 → Charlottesville Blues (loan) 12 (4)
2024– Richmond Kickers 36 (9)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of March 8, 2026

Joshua Edward Kirkland is an American soccer player that plays as a forward for USL League One club Richmond Kickers.

Early life and youth career

Josh Kirkland was born in Glen Allen, Virginia on 14 March 2001. He played in college for the Mary Washington Eagles. He would represent the Richmond Strikers, and Charlottesville Blues on loan.

Career

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.

He would make his debut in the 2025 season coming on as a substitute in a 4–2 win against South Georgia Tormenta. He would score his first two goals for the Kickers in a 4–4 draw against newly formed club, Westchester.

He would start his game in the first game of the 2026 season and would even score a goal in the 9th minute in a 1–1 draw against AV Alta.

References

  1. ^ Heintschel, Nathan (September 12, 2024). "Deep Run High School Standout and Mary Washington All-American Josh Kirkland Signs Pro Contract". Richmond Kickers.