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.

Defender John Tolkin transferred Thursday to Holstein Kiel of the Bundesliga from Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.

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.

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 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".

United States national team defender John Tolkin said he has regrets over his past activity on social media after joining Holstein Kiel in Germany.

After years of success with the club after coming through the New York Red Bulls academy, left back John Tolkin is on the move to Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga. Tolkin helped lead the Red Bulls ...

Signing The New York Red Bulls have signed defender Raheem Edwards via free agency, the club announced Thursday. He is under contract through 2026 with an option for 2027.

Holsten Kiel has scored a late goal to grab a point at Wolfsburg and snap a five-game losing streak on the road in the Bundesliga.

The arrival of Dante Vanzeir to the Red Bulls in 2023 brought experience from Union Saint-Gilloise with the promise of becoming a key piece in the team's attack. In two seasons, he recorded 6 goals and 11 assists in regular-season play,

Having already brought in Slovenian defender David Zec and American wingback John Tolkin, Holstein Kiel have now added their third new signing of the current January transfer window. Centre-back Ivan

Bundesliga side St. Pauli snapped its three-match losing streak on Saturday with James Sands enjoying his first start for the club.