Fansided · Jan 30, 2021
New York Red Bulls: Could John Tolkin be their next star?
New York Red Bulls, John Tolkin. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Instead of penning fantasy epics for Peter Jackson to eventually get his hands on, this Tolkin will capture imaginations with the magic he produces on the pitch. It was just about a year ago that 18-year old fullback John Tolkin signed his Homegrown contract with New York Red Bulls, completing a step that was inevitable since joining the youth system in 2015.
It truly was a no-brainer for New York, part of the Red Bull family, keen at spotting and developing young talent throughout its network. Tolkin was coming off his first taste of professional life; in 2019, the defender debuted for USL affiliate, Red Bulls II.