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.
Defender John Tolkin has transferred to Holstein Kiel of the German Bundesliga from Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls.
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".
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.
The New York Red Bulls transferred defender John Tolkin to Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel for a reported $3 million fee on Thursday.
United States national team defender John Tolkin said he has regrets over his past activity on social media after joining Holstein Kiel in Germany.
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,
Brandon Vazquez is back in Major League Soccer after joining Austin FC and this window is well and truly getting underway, John Tolkin has also joined Sands in the Bundesliga following a move to Holstein Kiel,
With many of the top USMNT players overseas, a young American squad more than holds its own in a 3-1 win.
Mauricio Pochettino has been quick to praise the quality of American players but says he wants to inject some Argentine spirit and patriotism into his squad.
Like Alberta clippers scudding across the Great Plains, the winter transactions just keep rolling in across MLS.
Domestic league action is back this weekend with Arsenal vs. Aston Villa, Juventus vs. Milan and Manchester United vs. Brighton and Hove Albion all notable on top of the U.S. men's national team taking on Venezuela.