Cavan Sullivan - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Impressive in draw Sullivan took two shots (one on goal), sent in five crosses, and took two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Nashville SC.

Impact Sullivan showed flashes of why he is considered one of the world's top emerging talents. The 16-year-old prodigy has started consecutive games for the first time this season. Considering Philadelphia are desperate for an attacking spark, he could see another start on the road against the New England Revolution on Saturday.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Assist off bench Sullivan assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact Sullivan's assist marks his first this season. So far, it has seen the midfielder sporadically appear off Philadelphia's bench, with him logging four appearances (one start) in six Union games.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

'He should have started more games than he has' - Freddy Adu expresses concern over Cavan Sullivan's lack of playing time with the Philadelphia Union

Freddy Adu knows all about the challenges of being a teenage wonderkid and is hoping that Cavan Sullivan will soon be shown the level of tru...

MARCH 26 • goal

'He should have started more games than he has' - Freddy Adu expresses concern over Cavan Sullivan's lack of playing time with the Philadelphia Union

Cuypers, Bamba score goals, Fire hands Union their 5th straight loss 2-1

Hugo Cuypers scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Jonathan Bamba also scored a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Will one of the USMNT's teenage prodigies be on the World Cup roster? 👀

MARCH 10 • FOX SPORTS

16-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan Becomes Youngest American To Score In CONCACAF Champions Cup

Cavan Sullivan delivered an American scoring record with his first professional goals for the Philadelphia Union.

FEBRUARY 28 • FOX SPORTS

16-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan Becomes Youngest American To Score In CONCACAF Champions Cup

Cavan Sullivan makes history with Philadelphia Union brace | MLSSoccer.com A historic performance from 16-year-old midfielder Cavan Sullivan helped the Philadelphia Union soar past Trinidad & Tobago's Defence Force...

FEBRUARY 27 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Benjamin Cremaschi Claims U.S. Soccer Young Male Player of the Year Award

Benjamin Cremaschi has been recognized as U.S. Soccer's Young Male Player of the Year.

JANUARY 16 • FOX SPORTS

Benjamin Cremaschi Claims U.S. Soccer Young Male Player of the Year Award

Philadelphia Union bring shutout streak into matchup with Charlotte FC

The Philadelphia Union head into a matchup against Charlotte FC after securing three straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes first MLS start at 15 Sullivan took one shot, won nine duels, and earned a yellow card in 61 minutes of action during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Nashville SC.

Impact Despite the loss, it was a historic moment for the 15-year-old making his first career start. The sky is the limit for Sullivan, but he could return to a role off the bench in Saturday's home clash with the New York Red Bulls, given the return of brother Quinn Sullivan from the Gold Cup.

JULY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'A Lot of Hype'-Man City Prospect Cavan Sullivan Makes More MLS History Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell had a word of warning for the 15-year-old record breaker.

JULY 6, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'A Lot of Hype'—Man City Prospect Cavan Sullivan Makes More MLS History Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell had a word of warning for the 15-year-old record breaker.

JULY 6, 2025 • SI.COM

Mukhtar's stoppage time PK goal helps Nashville beat Union 1-0 for 4th straight win

Hany Mukhtar converted from the penalty spot in the 11th minute of stoppage time and Nashville SC beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 for their fourth consecutive win

JULY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

History! Cavan Sullivan makes first MLS start for Philadelphia Union | MLSSoccer.com As the adage in soccer goes: if you’re good enough, you’re old enough.

JULY 6, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Markus Anderson's first career goal lifts Union to 2-1 victory over Charlotte

Markus Anderson came off the bench in the 57th minute and scored his first career goal eight minutes into stoppage time to rally the Philadelphia Union to a 2-1 victory over Charlo...

JUNE 15, 2025 • Associated Press

13 USMNT World Cup hopefuls who could, or should, switch clubs this summer

For many members of the USMNT, their next move is pivotal, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil now just 12 short months away. Here are...

JUNE 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

13 USMNT World Cup hopefuls who could, or should, switch clubs this summer

Appears in win Sullivan generated one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 4-1 victory against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Sullivan made a short appearance for the first time this season as Philadelphia defeated FC Cincinatti 4-1. Sullivan had one unsuccessful tackles in his eight minutes on the pitch.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Cavan Sullivan scores first professional playoff goal for Union II | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Man City on track to bring in second MLS, USMNT prospect in NYCFC's Christian McFarlane - following Cavan Sullivan transfer clause | Goal.com US The NYCFC defender is set to join City's ranks in January, according to a new report.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Cavan Sullivan got to meet his 'idol' Lionel Messi, and got a photo with him to treasure "One of my biggest goals ever was to share the field with him," the Union's 14-year-old phenom said of soccer's greatest of all time, and it...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

A potential meeting of Cavan Sullivan and Lionel Messi is too tempting to ignore PHILADELPHIA - It is, to be sure, just one of many storylines swirling around the Union’s visit to I...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

14-year-old sensation Cavan Sullivan catches eye of sports world as blossoming MLS prodigy

The Philadelphia Union have caught the attention of the sports world since they signed 14-year-old academy prospect Cavan Sullivan to a Homegrown contract that will eventually land...

AUGUST 2, 2024 • Associated Press

14-year-old Mak Whitham debuts for NWSL team, tops Cavan Sullivan record for youngest pro On Sunday night, McKenna "Mak" Whitham made her pro soccer debut for NWSL team NJ/NY Gotham FC at the age of 14 years, one day.

JULY 29, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Cavan Sullivan: Philadelphia Union sensation leads MLS NEXT All-Star Game comeback | MLSSoccer.com COLUMBUS – Less than one week removed from his record-setting debut, Cavan Sullivan led Team East to a 4-2 victory over Team West in the 202...

JULY 23, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Cavan Sullivan: Philadelphia Union phenom savors "special" academy days | MLSSoccer.com COLUMBUS – The MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate is meant as a sneak preview of sorts, a chance to glimpse some of MLS’s top acad...

JULY 22, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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