The Rise of Soccer Phenom Cavan Sullivan: A 14-Year-Old Making MLS History

Fourteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan is not your average teenager. While most his age are gearing up for their first year of high school, Sullivan just made his MLS debut with the Philadelphia Union, making history in the process.

Born and raised in northern Philadelphia, Sullivan comes from a soccer family. His older brother Quinn Sullivan also plays for the Union, and their parents and grandfather have all played soccer at various levels. Sullivan joined the Union’s academy in 2020, and his talent quickly caught the attention of coaches and scouts.

Sullivan made headlines on Wednesday when he made his MLS debut against the New England Revolution. At just 14 years and 293 days old, he became the youngest player to ever play in the league, breaking a record set by Freddy Adu in 2004.

The young phenom signed a record-breaking contract earlier this year with the Union, and he is set to eventually make the move to Premier League club Manchester City. Despite his young age, Sullivan has already garnered praise from top soccer analysts, who have dubbed him as the best 14-year-old player in the world.

While Sullivan may be making waves in professional soccer, he is still a high school student attending YSC Academy. The school provides a flexible schedule that allows Sullivan to balance his education with his career as a professional athlete.

With his remarkable talent and bright future ahead, Cavan Sullivan is definitely a name to remember in the world of soccer.