JOHN TOLKIN NEWS

Involved in three of five goals Tolkin scored a goal and had two assists while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Wednesday's 5-2 win over Charlotte.

Impact Tolkin scored from a free kick in the 26th minute before setting up goals in the 37th and 56th while leading New York with two chances created in the match. Tolkin is the engine that powers the Red Bulls from left-back as he's now got goals in back-to-back matches while always being a threat from set piece situations.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 26, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Red Bulls clinch playoff spot after John Tolkin's penalty kick in stoppage time

John Tolkin scored on a penalty kick in second-half stoppage time and the New York Red Bulls beat Nashville 1-0 on Saturday night to clinch a playoff spot

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Sends Red Bulls into playoffs Tolkin scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing seven times (three accurate) and making three clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Nashville.

Impact Tolkin converted a penalty in the 94th minute to clinch a playoff spot for the Red Bulls while leading the club in crosses and clearances in the match. The left-back ends the regular season with three goals, six assists, 43 chances created and 161 crosses in 27 appearances.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Tolkin had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing five times (three accurate) during Wednesday's match with Cincinnati.

Impact Tolkin set up Elias Manoel in the 17th minute assisting the Red Bulls' second goal. Tolkin has two assists and a goal in his past three matches, while his five crosses were the team-high total as of his substitution in the 69th minute.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not at best in loss to Chicago Tolkin registered one shot (not on-target), seven crosses (none accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Tolkin was, as usual, the Red Bulls key playmaker on Saturday but in-line with the overall team performance, he was not at his best. He placed no shots-on-target and his crossing was uncharacteristically inaccurate. He will need to sharpen his execution for the Red Bulls next games against top of the table Cincinnati. The talented, versatile defender has a good track record of amassing fantasy points for goals as well as from his back line duties. From 24 appearances (all starts) he has delivered six clean sheets but also scored two and delivered five assists.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in two of five goals Tolkin had an assist and scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing eight times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 5-3 win over D.C. Unit...

Impact Tolkin set up Sean Nealis in the 58th minute before scoring himself in stoppage time to play a role in two of the Red Bulls' five goals in the match. The goal involvements were the first in six matches for Tolkin as he remains a consistent source of crosses and chances created in every match he plays.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple stats Tolkin took three off target shots, crossed 12 times (two accurate), created a chance and made three tackles (winning two) during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Tolkin led the Red Bulls in shots, crosses and tackles in the match while also providing the cross on a Dante Vanzeir shot that was turned into Austin's goal for an own goal. Tolkin remains one of the best attacking fullback options in the league as a locked in starter for the Red Bulls when fit.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in nine crosses Tolkin took one shot (on goal), crossed nine times (two accurate), created two chances and made two tackles (winning both) during Saturday's 0-0 draw with New York City FC.

Impact Tolkin was a part of the Red Bulls' back four that kept a clean sheet on Saturday, leading the team in crosses and chances created in the match. Tolkin may only have five goal involvements in 21 appearances, but the fullback makes up for it by being one of the best creators in his position in MLS.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to create a chance Tolkin took an off target shot and crossed four times inaccurately during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Tolkin was held off the scoresheet as part of the the Red Bulls' back four that conceded four goals on Sunday. The left-back has just one goal involvement in five matches since returning from the Gold Cup, but remains one of the best attacking fullbacks in the league in terms of crossing output.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet on Wednesday Tolkin took an off target shot, crossed once accurately and created a chance during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to New England.

Impact Tolkin was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as the Red Bulls were shutout on Wednesday. It was a quiet performance by Tolkin's usual standards as he was even substituted out of the match in the 73rd minute.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in 16 crosses Tolkin took an off target shot, crossed 16 times (three accurate), created four chances and made three interceptions during Saturday's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Tolkin posted team-high totals in crosses, chances created and interceptions while being a part of the Red Bull's back four. Since returning from injury three matches ago, Tolkin has one goal involvement but has taken 5 shots, crossed 33 times and created seven chances as he remains an elite attacking fullback.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late game winner Tolkin scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing nine times (one accurate) during Sunday's 1-0 win over D.C. United.

Impact Tolkin found the back of the net in the 88th minute, leaving it late, but scoring to claim all three points for the Red Bulls. The goal was the left-back's first goal involvement since April after missing time at the Gold Cup, but Tolkin has now matched his goal total from last season while he had previously surpassed his assist total with two months left in the season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On John Tolkin's late goal, Red Bulls blank D.C. United John Tolkin scored his first goal of the season in the 88th minute on a free kick as the host New York Red Bulls earned a 1-0 victory over t...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Tolkin's late goal sends Red Bulls to 1-0 win over DC United

Defender John Tolkin scored in the 88th minute to rally the New York Red Bulls to a 1-0 victory over D

AUGUST 21, 2023 • Associated Press

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JULY 31, 2023 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Leader in multiple stats Tolkin took two off target shots, crossed eight times (four accurate), created three chances and made five tackles (winning four) during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Tolkin was held off the scoresheet, but led the Red Bulls in crosses, chances created and tackles in the match. It was the fullback's first match after missing the previous five at the Gold Cup.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with New York Tolkin (international duty) is absent from the RBNY availability report for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Tolkin is back with RBNY after returning from the Gold Cup roster. The defender could return straight to the starting XI in the final match before the Summer break, especially with Dylan Nealis (groin) undergoing surgery earlier in the week.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linking up with national team Tolkin has been called up by the USMNT for the upcoming Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he'll miss at least the Red Bulls' next four MLS games.

Impact Tolkin has started 15 of New York's 17 league matches this season, only missing out on a few games in April due to a hamstring knock. But he'll be unavailable to his club for the next few weeks while he competes at the Gold Cup, with Cameron Harper or Dylan Nealis likely to replace him in the XI at left-back/left wing-back.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in chances created, tackles Tolkin took two off target shots, crossed five times (two accurate), created two chances and made three tackles (winning all three) during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Orlando.

Impact Tolkin was a part of the Red Bulls back four that conceded three goals with two of them coming after the team went down to ten men. The fullback led New York in chances created and tackles while also sending in the second most crosses on the team in the defeat.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains excellent in attack Tolkin took one shot (on goal), crossed four times (two accurate) and created three chances during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Inter Miami.

Impact Tolkin was a part of the Red Bulls' back four that kept a clean sheet on Wednesday while finishing with team-high totals in chances created and crosses. Tolkin hasn't had a goal involvement in his last six matches, but is a nailed on starter with attacking upside every time he steps on the pitch.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Tolkin crossed four times (two accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Seattle.

Impact Tolkin lined up in an advanced role on the left side of midfield leading to a team-high three chances created in the match. The versatile Tolkin hasn't had a goal involvement in the month of May, but remains a solid floor play in fantasy with 17 crosses and 10 chances created in his past five matches.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in five crosses Tolkin took an off target shot, crossed five times (two accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Montreal.

Impact Tolkin was a part of the Red Bulls back four that conceded just once on Saturday. The fullback sent in a team-high five crosses in the match but has now gone four matches without a goal involvement despite leading the Red Bulls with four assists.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, tackles Tolkin crossed three times (one accurate), created a chance, blocked three shots and made eight tackles (winning seven) during Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Toronto.

Impact Tolkin was a part of the Red Bulls' back four that kept a clean sheet on Wednesday. The fullback is a reliable source of fantasy points every time he steps on the pitch as he's averaging over three crosses, two tackles and nearly two chances created across his past three matches.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in shots, chances created Tolkin took four shots (two on goal), crossed four times (one accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Tolkin was held off the scoresheet as he lined up at left wing-back on Saturday. The wide man's four shots and three chances created were both team-high totals in the match as Tolkin's four assists in nine appearances are tied for the second most in MLS.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE