Cavan Sullivan, the 15-year-old phenomenon that is driving the United States crazy!

An American success story? Since Freddy Adu turned professional at just 14 years old in 2003, no Major League Soccer player has generated as much anticipation as Cavan Sullivan. If the latter hopes to have a more brilliant career than Freddy Adu, his media coverage continues to skyrocket. Entering the game on July 18 against New England Revolution at 14 years and 293 days, he became the youngest player to start in Major League Soccer. Professional since May 9, Cavan Sullivan has already made 3 appearances for 9 minutes of play with Philadelphia Union, currently ninth in the Eastern Conference.

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«I think our fans will love watching him play for years to come. The sky is the limit. I still say he has a generational talent, someone who can really change the game single-handedly and has such a quick first step, maybe that’s something we need too, to break through a defense, to go 1 on 1. It’s a difficult thing to do in our game, to beat the first man. It’s a game changer and Cavan certainly has the capability, whether at under-17 level, second team level and now first team level in the training sessions we’ve been able to work with with Cav. It will only get better every day», did not fail to remind the coach of the Philadelphia first team Tim Curtin before the prodigy’s big debut.

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He has already signed for Manchester City

If his role with the Philadelphia first team remains marginal for the moment given his young age, Cavan Sullivan is currently playing with the reserve of the Pennsylvania franchise. Thus, he already has 3 goals and 4 offerings in 16 MLS Next Pro matches, which is equivalent in terms of level to “the 3rd American division” and which brings together the reserves of MLS franchises. His team is also at the top of the Eastern Conference and the impact of young Cavan Sullivan is no stranger to this.

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While his big brother Quinn Sullivan (20 years old) plays with the Philadelphia first team, Cavan Sullivan had the chance to play each time with the latter in the first team. “I’ve always wanted to start my career here because it’s home and I’ve always been on the sidelines at Quinn’s games and been in and around the facilities when my uncle worked here. So I’ve always been inspired and played in front of this culture, and these fans are special» , confided Cavan Sullivan in an interview for ESPN.

Moreover, the latter, who has already signed with Manchester City to join the English club when he comes of age, returned to this choice for the American media: “I think the collaboration between the Union and the City Group was an asset for me. I always watch Manchester City. It’s every kid’s dream team. For the two clubs to come together and agree on something, I sat down with my family and my agents and we decided this was the best solution.» Promised for a great future, Cavan Sullivan is the attraction of the moment in Uncle Sam’s country.