Cavan Sullivan is a name that many people will hear in the upcoming years. He is a phenomenal athlete, scoring goals left and right — but you may not have heard of him yet. He has impressed so much at the youth level in soccer that he became the youngest MLS debutant for the Philadelphia Union today.
Impressive, right? Well, it’s even more impressive that he is younger than 15 years old. Yes, you read that right. While Lamine Yamal for Spain is only 16 years old and playing in the Euros, Cavan Sullivan decided to become the youngest professional soccer player in the United States by taking the pitch for the Union while he is just a freshman in high school.
Cavan Sullivan’s Debut for Philly Union
Sullivan was subbed into the match on Wednesday night for his home team with five minutes remaining in the game vs. New England. Usually, coming into a game that late wouldn’t make such a big deal, but since he broke a long-standing record, the crowd rose to their feet. He broke the record for the youngest MLS debutant that was held by Freddy Adu, the previous star boy who never rose to his full potential, by less than 2 weeks.
Hopefully, Sulivan has a different outcome than Freddy Adu. Based on the way he played so far, and the impact he had in the game, it seems as though he has his head on his shoulders and can progress to an elite level in soccer.
Just two months ago, Sullivan and his agent signed a record deal with the Philadelphia Union, making him the youngest player in Philly’s history to be included on the senior roster. He was also the fifth-youngest player to sign a contract with the senior team in the history of the professional men’s league in the United States.
Cavan Sullivan History
Cavan Sullivan is a teenager who was born in September 2009 — yes, a player born almost in 2010 has made his debut for a professional sports team. Born in Philadelphia, it was a dream come true for him to sign for his home club and show that age is just a number. Standing At 1.7 meters and possessing lightning speed and great technical ability, he will continue to grow into a fine athlete.
Cavan Sullivan is a homegrown star who has the backing of the entire City of Brotherly Love on his side. And it isn’t just fans who sing his praises — the Philadelphia Union sporting director knows they have made a great choice by making history and signing this incredible player.
Cavan is undeniably a rare and extraordinary talent. At just 14 years old his natural skill and vision are far beyond his years,” Philadelphia sporting director Ernst Tanner said in a release.
His advanced soccer IQ, paired with his ability to read plays, advance the ball, and score, show just how high his ceiling will be. We are incredibly pleased to have come to an agreement to have Cavan join the Union on his first professional contract and have no doubt about the impact he will make with the club.”
Only time will tell how much success the young kid will get at the highest level of professional soccer. However, it is a big deal for someone to debut at such a young age. A league like the MLS needs a lot of young homegrown talent that just being dependent on superstars from the outside.
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