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.

John Tolkin and Holstein Kiel have been put on the defensive after an outcry over the new signing's 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.

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

U.S. Soccer defender John Tolkin talks about Team USA drawing the opening match against France in Marseilles at the Paris Olympics. Defender John Tolkin transferred Thursday to Holstein Kiel of the German Bundesliga from Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.

Holstein Kiel's record transfer John Tolkin has apologised for his social media activities after he was criticised for liking posts related to gender identity, the COVID-19 pandemic and conspiracy theories,

John Tolkin, a U.S. international, joined Holstein Kiel as the club's record transfer but faced backlash over his social media activity. The player apologized for liking posts on gender identity and conspiracy theories,

After completing a $3M transfer to the club, the Bundesliga side defended the decision to acquire the American

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — 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 ...

John Tolkin and Holstein Kiel have been put on the defensive after an outcry over the new signing's past social media activity. Tolkin completed a transfer to the Bundesliga side on Thursday ...

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".

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.