SpotlightThe GuardianUnverified source· 6 Sept 2026
Cavan Sullivan, 16, Scores Again, Channels LeBron
At 16, Sullivan is on a historic scoring streak and celebrated by welcoming LeBron to the 76ers.
Cavan Sullivan
player
Age
16 years 342 days
Club
Philadelphia Union
Streak
Goal contribution in five straight MLS matches
Recent form
3 goals, 3 assists in last five league games
What happened. Cavan Sullivan scored in his third consecutive MLS match, helping Philadelphia Union beat CF Montreal 2-0, and celebrated by mimicking LeBron James' signature move.
- Sullivan became the youngest player in MLS history to record a five-match goal contribution streak.
- His goal came in the 75th minute of the match.
- He has three goals and three assists in his last five league appearances.
Sullivan continues to impress as a teenager, with his streak drawing attention in MLS.
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Philadelphia Union
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