He returned after nine months of absence injury and is a father of two children a few days ago.
Last night, Anton Tinnerholm, 31, was also one of New York City’s top players against Atlanta.
– This week he easily gets 10 out of 10, says the right-back.
On October 3 last year, Tennerholm pulled his hamstring at home against Nashville in the MLS.
Last Sunday, he made a comeback with a longer run against the Philadelphia Union.
Last night American time (the night before Monday, Swedish) was doing Anton Tinnerholm His first game since the start in nine months and played 67 minutes in the top 2-2 with Atlanta United.
And in between, his wife Julia’s second daughter, Olivia, was born last Tuesday in New York. The couple already have Scarlett, 2.5 years old.
– This week is easily a 10 out of 10 where a baby girl is the absolute highlight, he tells Sportbladet.
Great family moment
– My wife did very well. Seeing the big sister’s reaction when she had to hold her little sister for the first time is just incredible happiness.
On top of that, getting back on the football field and playing well right away is a huge bonus.
How is your youngest daughter?
– Good. She was incredibly gentle and calm in the early days. I managed to sleep well too.
Last night, the former Åtvidaberg and Malmö FF defender played 67 minutes in a 2-2 encounter for Atalanta with the whole extended family recently on site at Yankee Stadium in New York.
Tinnerholm was forced to step down in the second half after a real kick to the foot.
Did you frown so hard when you left?
– It’s a little swollen and I’ll be in pain for a few days, but there’s no danger. I’ve just been part of a hamstring stretch. It was nothing in comparison.
Tinnerholm burning bonus
In the match, right-back Tinnerholm was very active, often taking part in the offensive play of New York City FC and introducing Santiago Rodriguez to an open goal, but the Uruguayan put the finish from close range to the post.
Do you have a bonus for goals and assists?
– Yes, yes, I have … I talk to my teammates who don’t put it there when they have a two-meter open target. Then you should not miss them.
The positive thing is that I’m in really good shape. Now it’s time to get to the rhythm of the match. I was totally exhausted for a while before I went down after the blast.
All the tests showed my best results ever during my five seasons here. There are jump tests, fitness and fat measurements. It shows that I am in good physical shape and the reality has taken care of rehabilitation. Tinnerholm says it’s just a matter of driving.
His contract with Major League Soccer champion New York City FC expires at the end of the year.
I haven’t talked much about the future with the club yet. I want to see where I stand in terms of playing. I am open to anything. I’m sitting in a good seat.
Homecoming is not very objective
Is it time to go back to your homeland in Sweden after five years in the United States?
– It’s not something we’ve thought of yet. We’ll see what football opportunities I have. We are open to the whole world.
Do you have any contact with Daniel Anderson or Andreas Jorgesson at Malmö FF?
– I am in contact with the others in the MFF but not with them. I think there are many clubs that know I’m on an expired contract. There are many teams in MLS who are very interested as well. I have a good name here and I felt those first two games were very good in terms of playing for me.
Anton Tennerholm made nine caps for Sweden.
Where is your level of ambition in the future?
Before the injury, I was always involved in discussions about the forces of the national team, so of course I want to go back there. If you continue like this, it may become relevant. As he says, I’d like to try a playoff in the playoffs and the championship with Sweden.