Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan Becomes Youngest MLS Player at 14 Years, 293 Days

Jul 18, 2024, 02:22 AM

Philadelphia Union's 14-year-old midfielder Cavan Sullivan made history by becoming the youngest player to debut in Major League Soccer (MLS) and any major North American professional sports league. Sullivan entered the match against the New England Revolution at Subaru Park on Wednesday night at 14 years and 293 days old, breaking Freddy Adu's record of 14 years and 306 days set in 2004. Sullivan's debut was marked by a memorable moment when his first completed pass was to his older brother, Quinn Sullivan, who had just scored a goal. The Union won the match 5-1, with Tai Baribo scoring a hat trick and Kai Wagner recording three assists. Head coach Jim Curtin confirmed that Sullivan has a structured development plan, noting his dominance in the academy. The young phenom has already signed a future contract with Manchester City.