John Tolkin transfer defended by Holstein Kiel after criticism of social media activity
Bundesliga club Holstein Kiel have been forced to defend their signing of USMNT international John Tolkin following criticism of his social media activity. The 22-year-old wing-back — a club-record transfer from Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls — has faced criticism for his activity online relating to a variety of topics including gender identity and conspiracies around the COVID pandemic.
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Red Bulls signing defender Raheem Edwards to help replace John Tolkin: Source
The New York Red Bulls have signed defender Raheem Edwards to bolster their backline ahead of the 2025 season, a source confirmed with amNewYork on Wednesday. Tom Bogert of GiveMeSport first reported the signing on Tuesday.
U.S. defender John Tolkin moves from Red Bulls to Bundesliga
Defender John Tolkin transferred Thursday to Holstein Kiel of the Bundesliga from Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.
USMNT left back Tolkin joins Holstein Kiel in $3m transfer from New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls left back John Tolkin has completed a transfer to Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel, the clubs announced on Thursday.
Red Bulls transfer D John Tolkin to Bundesliga club
The New York Red Bulls transferred defender John Tolkin to Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel for a reported $3 million fee on Thursday.
Holstein Kiel issue statement on John Tolkin’s social media activity: “Convinced he stands with club values.”
Confirmation of John Tolkin’s record transfer to Holstein Kiel officially came yesterday. The 22-year-old’s move to the Bundesliga unfortunately immediately sparked controversy. Once various
Tolkin regrets social media activity amid outcry from Holstein Kiel fans
John Tolkin and Holstein Kiel have been put on the defensive after an outcry over the new signing's past social media activity.
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Who is John Tolkin? | OneFootball
Tolkin is referred to as "JMi" almost exclusively by teammates, friends and family (a reference to his middle name Michael). He revealed in 2023 that the nickname was given to him by his uncle when he was young and that he hardly answers to "John".
US national team player John Tolkin says he has regrets over past social media activity
United States national team defender John Tolkin said he has regrets over his past activity on social media after joining Holstein Kiel in Germany.
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New York Red Bulls Transfer Defender John Tolkin to Holstein Kiel of Bundesliga
The New York Red Bulls have transferred defender John Tolkin to Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel, the club announced today. New York will retain a sell-on percentage.
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Defender John Tolkin joins Holstein Kiel from Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls
HARRISON, N.J. — Defender John Tolkin transferred Thursday to Holstein Kiel of the German Bundesliga from Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls. The 22-year-old Tolkin made his MLS debut in ...
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New York Red Bulls transfer John Tolkin to Bundesliga's Holstein Kiel
Transfer The New York Red Bulls have transferred homegrown left back John Tolkin to German Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel, the club announced Thursday.