University of Mary Washington senior men's soccer forward Josh Kirkland (Richmond, Va. / Deep Run) has been named as the United Soccer Coaches National NCAA Division III Player of the Week for the week of September 7.

Kirkland began the season in record fashion, scoring two goals in a 3-2 season-opening victory over North Carolina Wesleyan, and then scoring four goals and adding an assist in a 7-1 win over Guilford on Saturday. Kirkland tied the school record for goals in a game, set in 1992 by Tony Trepal.

Each Wednesday during the college regular season, United Soccer Coaches selects a men's and women's Player of the Week for NCAA Divisions I, II, and III and Junior College competition based on nominations from schools and conferences. Nominations are due every Tuesday by 10 a.m. CT to be considered.