The USMNT’s kids are thriving, and ‘they have a bit of swag to them’

The post-World Cup youth movement has paid off with historic plays that, for the moment, feel natural, sustainable and neededFrom the outside, a moment like the one Cavan Sullivan produced on Saturday seemed to be pulled directly from dreamland. Turns out, it pretty much was.“I was amazed. I was excited,” the 17-year-old said of learning he’d start for the US men’s national team against Mexico, in what would become a 3-0 win. “I texted my family right after, and after lunch, I took a nap. Before I go to sleep, I visualize and try to manifest good things for the night. Some things come to fruition, some don’t.” Continue reading...

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