Cavan Sullivan: USA's 16-Year-Old Star Shines on Debut

At just 16, Cavan Sullivan made his USA debut and showed why Manchester City are waiting to sign him.

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What happened. Cavan Sullivan made his United States debut on Saturday aged 16 years and 363 days, starting in a 4-1 friendly win over Peru. He became the fourth youngest player to represent the USA.

• Manchester City agreed to sign Sullivan in 2024 when he was 14, but he cannot officially join until he turns 18.
• His first regular starts for Philadelphia Union came after the 2026 MLS season resumed post-World Cup.
• Since the World Cup, his goals and assists rank him among MLS's top stars like Messi and Griezmann.

Sullivan continues to develop at Philadelphia Union while awaiting his Manchester City move, with his performances drawing increasing attention.

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