The American starboy continues to hit milestones.
15-year-old phenom, Cavan Sullivan, scored his first-ever MLS Next Pro Playoff goal for the Philadelphia Union ll — marking yet another incredible feat for the future Manchester City player in his short career.
Watch: Cavan Sullivan amazing goal vs. Columbus Crew ll in MLS Next Pro playoffs
Sullivan picked up the ball in the middle of the pitch, took a touch and hit an absolute screamer to double the Union’s lead against the Columbus Crew ll on Saturday. Even the goalkeeper came to celebrate the teenager’s goal.
Cavan Sullivan doubles the lead from distance!
What a time to score your first MLS NEXT Pro Playoff goal!#MLSSeasonPass on @AppleTV: https://t.co/ZuVGS3dEaR pic.twitter.com/gtwnBhiP2V
— MLS NEXT Pro (@MLSNEXTPRO) November 2, 2024
The Union went on to score two more goals in the match, defeating the Crew 4-0 and taking home the Eastern Conference Championship trophy in their qualification to the final of the tournament.
❌ Heisman Trophy
✅ Eastern Conference Championship TrophyRaise it high Cavan Sullivan pic.twitter.com/igCtXvTOXy— MLS NEXT Pro (@MLSNEXTPRO) November 3, 2024
Sullivan has had an outstanding MLS Next Pro season, making 21 appearances (16 starts), scoring five goals and providing four assists.
These type of performances have catapulted the 15-year-old into first-team activities, with Sullivan making his MLS debut and becoming the youngest-ever player to step onto the pitch in the history of the league.
Welcome to the show, Cavan Sullivan. ✨
The 14-year-old becomes the youngest player to debut in MLS history. pic.twitter.com/qbgjh4QRns— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 18, 2024
Sullivan and the Philadelphia Union ll will play North Texas in the MLS Next Pro final on Saturday, Nov. 9.
