Cavan Sullivan kicks the door down: Manchester City's gem is starting to become a star in MLS at just 16 years old
Third consecutive game scoring and an ever greater impact
The name of Cavan Sullivan is starting to gain traction as a possible future soccer star thanks to his latest performances in MLS. The American player scored for the third consecutive match , this time in Philadelphia Union's 2-0 win over Montreal , and his numbers are beginning to confirm that we are witnessing one of the biggest breakthroughs in soccer history.
Sullivan's case is an example of precocity , and his ceiling seems to have no limits after surpassing the records of the legendary Freddy Adu . After signing his first contract at 14 years old and making his debut on July 17, 2024, his progression this season is unstoppable and he has already become a completely decisive player for his team. Good news for Manchester City, which has a pre-contract signed with the player to bring him in when he comes of age and turns 18.
Record numbers for Cavan Sullivan
The young MLS talent has already racked up four goals in MLS, two in the Concacaf Champions Cup, and one in Leagues Cup . In addition, he has seven assists for a total of 14 goal contributions. Sullivan is truly beginning to come into focus in American soccer , and some are calling for Mauricio Pochettino to start taking him into account for the next USMNT call-ups in the upcoming FIFA window.
'After his latest goal, Cavan Sullivan gave a nod to LeBron James following his arrival at the Sixers and celebrated with the fans by imitating his gesture of tossing chalk into the air. " Three goals and three assists in his last five MLS matches. Against Montreal, he became the first teenager in the league with a goal involvement in five consecutive games" , MLS reported, rubbing its hands at his potential.'
"According to reports, his future points to Manchester City, one of the giants of the Premier League. While that horizon fuels expectations, Sullivan has a very close opportunity: to become a reference point for the Union and get more Philadelphia fans interested in soccer to watch him play ," he said excitedly on his website.
