Few have become overnight sensations in the USMNT quite like John Tolkin. The American left-back has gained significant fame after rising through the ranks of the NY Red Bulls in 2015 and sensationally breaking into the first team. Initially representing the U.S. Men’s Youth National U-17s, he soon received call-ups from the USMNT, playing in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup and five U-23 Olympics, with the 2024 Paris Summer Games being the latest.

While he basks in the glory of his accomplishments, the spotlight shifts towards the woman who stands through thick and thin, Tolkin’s beloved significant other, Madison Nicole Montagna.

Meet Madison Nicole Montagna, a professional dancer and John Tolkin’s girlfriend

Madison Nicole Montagna may be known as the girlfriend of John Tolkin, but she is also famous for her grace and exceptional dancing skills. She works as a professional dancer and is managed by ‘The Movement Talent Agency,’ based in LA and NYC. She is a talented dancer and familiar with disciplines, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and much more. Madison often shares glimpses of her art on Instagram, where she boasts over 2,300 followers as of July 2024. One can also call her a social media influencer, who often posts aesthetic pictures in stunning outfits at picturesque locations.

Not to mention that Madison also posts her star boyfriend on Gram, but often in a secretive way. Meanwhile, Tolkin has never posted his beloved girlfriend on Instagram but does share glimpses of Instagram stories. In fact, the love birds made things official in 2023, when the American defender posted a Disneyland trip picture alongside his partner. Both Tolkin and Madison have been dating each other for more than three years now. While the details regarding Tolkin’s girlfriend are known, let’s know more about his family and past life.

Meet the family of Tolkin

John Tolkin was born to father Chris and mother Sara on July 31, 2002. The 21-year-old was born and raised in Chatham Borough, New Jersey. However, the city of New York saw him construct a career in the beautiful game, before moving to Ironbound at age 9. 2015 was the year he joined the Red Bulls’ academy, later signing a 5-year contract as a homegrown talent.

Surprisingly, soccer wasn’t Tolkin’s first love. The youngster aspired to become a basketball player—a bakery owner as well. However, the New Jersey native had to eventually make the ‘tough’ call to either play on wooden courts or on green pitches. The rest, as you know, is history as he continues to pursue a successful career.