Biography

BIOGRAPHY

John Tolkin was born July 31, 2002, in Chatham Borough, New Jersey, United States. He is a defender in Major League Soccer.

Raised in Chatham Borough, New Jersey, where he attended Chatham High School. Tolkin is a member of the New York Red Bulls Academy. During the 2019 USL Championship season he appeared for New York Red Bulls II. After appearing for the club's USL Championship side in 2019, Tolkin moved up to the club's MLS roster on January 14, 2020. Tolkin made his MLS debut on May 8, 2021 appearing as a substitute against Toronto FC in a 2–0 victory. On May 29, 2021, Tolkin made his first start for the club in a 2–1 victory over Orlando City SC, earning praise for his play during the match. Tolkin scored his first professional goal on August 18, 2021 in a 1-0 win against the Columbus Crew.