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.

Defender John Tolkin transferred Thursday to Holstein Kiel of the German Bundesliga from Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls. The 22-year-old Tolkin made his MLS debut in 2021 and has seven goals and 12 assists in 114 MLS appearances,

Holstein Kiel's record transfer John Tolkin has apologised for his social media activities after he was criticised for liking posts related to gender identity, the COVID-19 pandemic and conspiracy theories,

United States national team defender John Tolkin said he has regrets over his past activity on social media after joining Holstein Kiel in Germany. Kiel said Friday it was responding to controversy over posts Tolkin had “liked” in the past on social media concerning gender identity,

Confirmation of John Tolkin’s record transfer to Holstein Kiel officially came yesterday. The 22-year-old’s move to the Bundesliga unfortunately immediately sparked controversy. Once various

Thursday saw the New York Red Bulls officially announce the transfer of star defender John Tolkin to Holstein Kiel of the Bundesliga — the top flight of Germany and one of the largest soccer leagues in the world.