"I always challenge him to find the balance of when to choose which is the right moment. It's like a contractor with a toolbox and which tool do I need? We are just trying to make sure he has different tools in different moments to deal with different situations."
"You can see Cavan tried to make every moment in the final third a moment that counts, which is great. And we like that about Cavan. I'm still very critical in certain moments, like when he can find a team-mate, but I thought he worked his way back into the game."
Cavan Sullivan delivered an impressive performance in Philadelphia Union's dominant 7-0 victory over Defence Force in the CONCACAF Champions Cup first round second leg. The 16-year-old midfielder scored his first goals for the Union and recorded three assists across both legs of the tie, making five direct goal contributions. Sullivan became the youngest American to score in the Champions Cup competition. Manager Bradley Carnell praised Sullivan's development while remaining critical of specific moments, particularly regarding teammate selection. Carnell emphasized the importance of Sullivan developing a diverse tactical toolbox to handle different game situations effectively. Philadelphia faces New York City FC next after their surprising 2026 MLS season opener loss to D.C. United.
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