Future Manchester City star Cavan Sullivan makes MLS debut aged just 14 years
Philadelphia Union starlet Cavan Sullivan's brother, Quinn, is also part of the club, playing for the first team.
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Future Manchester City youngster Cavan Sullivan becomes the youngest MLS star to make debut. (via IMAGO)
Future Manchester City starlet Cavan Sullivan shattered records by becoming the youngest player to feature for a senior Major League Soccer side. He made his debut for the MLS club Philadelphia Union in a match against New England.
The young American midfielder, who is expected to join Premier League champions Manchester City, was an 85th-minute substitute, last night. Cavan Sullivan featured in a 5-1 win over New England at Subaru Park, Pennsylvania. At 14 years and 293 days old, he broke Freddy Adu‘s record. Adu was 14 years and 306 days old when he played for DC United in 2004. Sullivan also set the record for being the youngest player to feature in US team sports history.
The young American midfielder had signed the largest homegrown contract in MLS history, making him one of the youngest players to sign a first-team contract. He will move to City when he turns 18, in 2028, or to any other City-group club including Girona, Palermo or Troyes.
Philadelphia manager Jim Curtin praised Sullivan before his debut, referring to him as a ‘generational talent.’ Freddy Adu also took to social media to congratulate the player.
Cavan Sullivan makes his MLS debut for Philadelphia Union at 14 years and 293 days ?
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 18, 2024
He becomes the youngest player ever to debut among the top North American professional sports leagues (MLS, MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, NWSL).
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Meanwhile, the 14-year-old prodigy also plays for the United States U-15 National Team. Sullivan made his professional debut in March 2024, playing in the MLS Next Pro for Philadelphia Union II.
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Brazilian midfielder Guimaraes’ £100 million price-tag could be a significant obstacle. The deal might only happen if Kevin De Bruyne or Bernardo Silva leaves. Meanwhile, Ruiz is an ideal fit for Manchester City’s needs, and his partnership with Rodri for Spain has also been crucial.
The PSG star recently had an outstanding Euro campaign, winning the competition and being named to the Team of the Tournament. If brought to Manchester, Ruiz could replicate a similarly remarkable partnership.
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