JOHN TOLKIN NEWS

Subs on in playoff loss Tolkin made a clearance and won two of two tackles after subbing in for extra time of Saturday's Round One defeat against Philadelphia.

Impact Tolkin kept seven clean sheets and recorded a goal and an assist in 29 appearances (22 starts) in his first MLS campaign, carving out a consistent spot at left back/left midfield. The 19-year-old should only get better heading into 2022 and beyond.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in draw Tolkin took a shot and created a chance in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Atlanta United. He also made five interceptions, a clearance and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Tolkin slotted into the back-three on Wednesday as the on-loan Andrew Gutman was ineligible to face his parent club Atlanta, and he was solid on both sides of the ball. Tolkin will likely return to the bench in Sunday's regular season finale, but he has proved he can perform if called upon.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Tolkin cherishes "surreal" rise through the New York Red Bulls ' MLSSoccer.com John Tolkin has been witness to many big moments at Red Bull Arena – from his time as a ballboy to an aspiring professional on the club’s ac...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Playoff Push Mullets and Hudson River Derbys with RBNY Homegrown John Tolkin ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Keeps clean sheet in win Tolkin took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against NYCFC. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Tolkin lined up more as a defender than a midfielder on Sunday, but that didn't stop him from chipping in on offense as his side beat its crosstown rival for a second time in the last month. He will be ready for next weekend's clash against the Crew, which are 10th in the Eastern Conference.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lines up at wingback Tolkin took an off target shot and crossed twice inaccurately during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Tolkin lined up at left wingback during Wednesday's midweek draw with the Union. The wide man finished with the third highest amount of shots on the team while his two crosses were the second highest amount in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five crosses Tolkin recorded five crosses during a 1-0 win Saturday against New York City FC.

Impact Tolkin recorded 16 crosses across the Red Bulls' last four games. He will try to remain valuable during their next matchup, which happens Wednesday versus Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leads NYRB with three crosses Tolkin crossed three times inaccurately, made an interception and won a tackle during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with New York City.

Impact Tolkin was a part of the Red Bulls' back line that allowed just one goal during the Hudson River derby draw. The fullback's three crosses were the team-high total in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Miami Tolkin created four chances and recorded an assist in Friday's 4-0 win against Miami.

Impact Tolkin connected with Fabio on a corner kick delivery, which helped New York take a 3-0 lead in the 65th minute of action. He was very involved going down the left side of the field as he sent in five crosses (two accurate), took four corners and created four chances. He also won all three tackles he attempted to help keep the clean sheet. Tolkin now has one goal and two assists (one secondary) through 21 appearances this season. The club will host New York City FC on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in draw Tolkin took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United. He also made three interceptions and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Tolkin performed well on both sides of the ball on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to earn a victory against D.C. On Tuesday he will face the Crew, which are 10th in the Eastern Conference.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Tolkin took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Chicago. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Tolkin played pretty well going forward from defensive midfield on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to inspire his team to a result against the Fire. In a few weeks he will face D.C. United, by which point Cristian Casseres might be fit again and Tolkin could return to left back.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Columbus Tolkin scored a goal on two shots (one on goal) and created three chances in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Columbus.

Impact Tolkin opened the scoring with his first career MLS goal in the 33rd minute after he received the ball in the box, cut back on his right foot and slotted it past the goalkeeper. He was very involved in the offense as he often has been with four corners and five crosses (three accurate) as he created three chances. Tolkin has been able to produce defensively and has impressed going forward with 72 crosses and 27 chances created through 16 appearances this season. New York will play against New York City FC on Saturday.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

ASN: From ball boy to first team, Tolkin emerging as the latest RBNY academy standout John Tolkin has emerged as one of the best teenagers in MLS and his path as taken him through all levels of the New York Red Bulls organizat...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

John Tolkin scores, Red Bulls hand Crew 5th straight loss

John Tolkin scored in the 33rd minute for his first MLS goal and the New York Red Bulls beat the Columbus Crew 1-0 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 19, 2021 • Associated Press

GOAL: John Tolkin, NY Red Bulls - 33rd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Enters as substitute Tolkin crossed twice (one accurate), made three interceptions and a tackle during Wednesday's 0-0 draw with FC Cincinnati.

Impact Tolkin entered the match in the 62nd minute helping the Red Bulls maintain their clean sheet. The defender finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while his three interceptions tied for the team-high total in the draw.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in crosses and corners Tolkin recorded nine crosses (two accurate) and five corners during a 1-0 loss Sunday against DC United.

Impact Despite being a defender, Tolkin has been one of the Red Bulls' best offensive assets during recent games. He recorded 13 corners and eight accurate crosses across his last three starts.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in 15 crosses in draw Tolkin had one off-target shot, created two chances, sent in 15 crosses (three accurate) and made three tackles (two won), three clearances and one interception during Wednesday's...

Impact Tolkin had another impressive game, being very solid when called into action on the defensive game and making a huge offensive impact, highlighted by a whopping 15 crosses, an MLS-career high. The youngster is off to a fast career start, having debuted as a professional only two months ago and becoming a starter on his third match. He never looked back since and looks like a lock as Red Bulls' starting left back. Up next for Tolkin is Sunday's visit to D.C. United.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Tolkin recorded three crosses (two accurate), two chances created and one interception during a 0-0 draw Sunday at Atlanta.

Impact Tolkin averaged two chances created across the Red Bulls' last four games. Across that same four-game span, he recorded 20 crosses (nine accurate) and nine corners from their left side.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opens assist account Tolkin provided one secondary assist on two chances created during Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to New England.

Impact Tolkin opened his career account with an assist Wednesday, though it proved to be too little, too late. The defender has played his way into the starting XI, and looks excellent at left-back. He will hope to continue to nail down his starting spot Sunday, away to Atlanta.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Continues strong form in win Tolkin produced one shot (one on target), created one chance, sent six crosses (two accurate), took three corners and made one tackle (one won) during the 2-0 win against Nashville...

Impact Tolkin shined for the second straight game Friday. The defender has only made four appearances this season (most recent two were starts). In those two starts he has stepped into a big role with the majority of set-pieces. In that time he has three shots, four created chances, 14 crosses, seven corners and one tackle. He may not have strong defensive numbers, but he surely loves to attack when possible. Now is the time to jump on board before he becomes a household name.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE