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, 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,

John Tolkin has joined Holstein Kiel in a permanent transfer from the New York Red Bulls for an undisclosed fee, both clubs announced Thursday. Tolkin left

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

The New York Red Bulls have agreed to sell homegrown wing-back John Tolkin to Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel, sources tell The Athletic, for an initial $3 million (€2.9m) fee. The MLS club will retain a sell-on percentage of any future transfer involving Tolkin.

The New York Red Bulls have found themselves in another offseason wondering if this is finally it for defender John Tolkin’s time with the club. Interest from European clubs has remained relatively consistent over the last few years,

Bundesliga club Holstein Kiel are finalizing a deal to sign New York Red Bulls left back John Tolkin, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.

New York Red Bulls star and U.S. international John Tolkin appears to be close to finalizing a long-awaited move to Europe. The Red Bulls and German Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel have reportedly agreed to a $3 million transfer,