Defender
John Tolkin
5'7"
The bio of USMNT player John Tolkin, who plays his club soccer for Holstein Kiel in Germany.
Caps: 7
John Tolkin developed with the Red Bulls academy, playing for the club’s USL team and eventually establishing himself in the senior squad. That earned him an opportunity in one of Europe’s biggest leagues, playing in the Bundesliga with Holstein Kiel in 2025. Tolkin was part of the Gold Cup squad with the USMNT in 2023 and 2025.
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USMNT Experience
2025
Subbed on against Switzerland on Jun 11. Started the Gold Cup game against Haiti on Jun 23. Subbed on against Costa Rica in the quarterfinal on Jun 29.
2024
Subbed on against Slovenia on Jan 20.
2023
Started in his debut for the USMNT against Colombia on Jan 29. Started the Jun 25 Gold Cup game against Jamaica on Jun 25. Subbed on against Panama in the semifinal on Jul 13.
Credit: Shaun Clark - ISIPhotos.comProfessional Experience
2025
Transferred to Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga. Played in 11 Bundesliga games. Holstein Kiel finished 17th and dropped to the 2.Bundesliga.
2024
Made 28 appearances with the Red Bulls scoring twice. Finished 7th in the east and advanced to the MLS Cup final.
2023
Played in 27 games with New York, scoring three times. Named to the MLS All-Star team. The Red Bulls finished 8th and exited the playoffs in round one.
2022
31 appearances with the Red Bulls and one goal. New York finished 6th in the East and exited the playoffs in the opening round.
2021
Moved to the senior squad with the Red Bulls, appearing in 28 games and scoring a goal. The Red Bulls finished 7th in the East and exited the playoffs in the first round.
2020
Played in 12 USL games for Red Bull II.
2019
Joined Red Bulls II in USL, appearing in 13 games.
Youth and College
Tolkin was part of the New York Red Bulls academy from 2015-19, working his way up to the senior squad.
