Jim Monaghan
March 11th, 2022
New York Red Bulls defender John Tolkin is home-grown in pretty much every sense of the word.
A graduate of Chatham High School, John came up through the Red Bulls Academy to become the 22nd Homegrown Player in the history of the team.
With the Red Bulls off to a 2-0 start, and the home opener this Sunday, John and Jim Monaghan talked about how the team looks this year.
Tickets and game information are available at NewYorkRedBulls.com.
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 05: John Tolkin #47 of New York Red Bulls dribbles the ball during the second half of an MLS game against Toronto FC at BMO Field on March 05, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Members of the New York Red Bulls argue a call with a referee during the game against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on April 25, 2021 in Carson, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
SANDY, UT - MARCH 07: Tom Barlow #74 of New York Red Bulls attempts to head the ball during a game against Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium on March 7, 2020 in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
CHESTER, PA - AUGUST 25: Daniel Royer #77 of New York Red Bulls tries to get past Jamiro Monteiro #10 and Mark McKenzie #4 of Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park on August 25, 2020 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Cristian Casseres Jr #23 of New York Red Bulls passes the ball against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on April 25, 2021 in Carson, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Kyle Duncan #6 of New York Red Bulls passes the ball over Adam Saldana #43 of Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on April 25, 2021 in Carson, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 05: Lewis Morgan #10 of New York Red Bulls celebrates his third goal during the first half of an MLS game against Toronto FC at BMO Field on March 05, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 05: Lewis Morgan #10 of New York Red Bulls celebrates his second goal during the first half of an MLS game against Toronto FC at BMO Field on March 05, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
