"Sullivan became the youngest American goalscorer in a Concacaf Champions Cup game at 16 years, 4 months, 29 days. Sullivan's first goal on Thursday was a left-footed blast into the net that made him the third-youngest goalscorer in Concacaf Champions Cup history. He added an 88th-minute tap-in after starting the attack."
"At 14 years, 293 days, Sullivan is believed to have been the youngest player to appear in a game for any major North American professional sports league when he made his July 2024 debut for the Union. The hype surrounding Sullivan has mushroomed by the day in MLS and could go global by the time he is expected to transfer to Premier League powerhouse Manchester City at the end of 2027 when he is 18."
"It's another moment in the right direction. Sullivan led the United States to victory in the 2023 Concacaf Under-15 Championship, which marked the first time the U.S. ever won the tournament. The youngest player on the team, Sullivan's four goals scored earned him recognition as a rising star in international youth soccer."
Cavan Sullivan, a 16-year-old soccer prodigy for the Philadelphia Union, achieved a historic milestone by scoring two goals and providing two assists in a 7-0 victory over Defence Force FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Sullivan became the youngest American goalscorer in the competition at 16 years, 4 months, and 29 days old. Previously, at 14 years and 293 days, he became the youngest player to appear in a major North American professional sports league. His performance demonstrates exceptional talent and potential, with expectations for him to transfer to Manchester City in 2027 when he turns 18. Sullivan's success continues a trajectory marked by leading the U.S. to victory in the 2023 Concacaf Under-15 Championship.
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