MLS

2024 - 7 - 18

14-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan Makes MLS History Debuting for Philadelphia Union

Cavan Sullivan - Freddy Adu - Major League Soccer - Philadelphia Union

Breaking records and making waves in the MLS! Find out how Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old prodigy, achieved a remarkable milestone in his soccer career.

Cavan Sullivan, at just 14 years old, has made headlines by breaking Freddy Adu's record as the youngest player to feature for a senior MLS side. The Philadelphia Union midfielder made history by becoming the youngest player in Major League Soccer history to debut in a professional game. Sullivan's remarkable achievement marks a significant moment in the MLS, showcasing the league's support for young talent. His debut has captured the attention of soccer fans worldwide, applauding his talent and the Union's commitment to nurturing young players.

In another MLS news, the league faced changes as it dropped the plan for a second contract buyout amid union opposition. This decision has sparked discussions among players and fans about the policies and strategies governing player contracts in the MLS. Additionally, with the possibility of Lionel Messi missing the MLS All-Star game, speculation arises about the potential replacements and the impact on the league's showcase event.

The recent signing of Academy Forward Mykhi Joyner by St. Louis CITY SC has also drawn attention to the MLS. Joyner's signing on an MLS NEXT Pro deal signifies the growing opportunities for young talents in the league, highlighting the importance of youth development programs. The move showcases the commitment of MLS teams to invest in promising players and build a strong foundation for the future of soccer in the United States.

From Sullivan's record-breaking debut to the evolving landscape of player contracts and the focus on youth talent development, the MLS continues to be a vibrant and dynamic league, constantly evolving to shape the future of soccer in the United States.

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Cavan Sullivan, 14, breaks Freddy Adu's youngest MLS player ... (ESPN)

Cavan Sullivan broke Freddy Adu's longstanding record as the youngest player to feature for a senior MLS side when he took the field for the Philadelphia ...

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Union's Cavan Sullivan Makes MLS Debut; 14-Year-Old Sets North ... (Bleacher Report)

Cavan Sullivan made history on Wednesday night. The Philadelphia Union prospect became the youngest athlete in MLS history to ever appear in a game afterโ€ฆ

Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is the youngest ever ... (The Associated Press)

Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history when he made his debut against the New England ...

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Cavan Sullivan, 14, breaks Freddy Adu's record, debuts in an ... (Yahoo Sports)

Cavan Sullivan debuted for the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday โ€” in a league, MLS, that is much better prepared to usher him toward superstardom than it was ...

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LAFC vs. RSL, possible league history highlight MLS slate on ... (USA TODAY)

This year, the "deadest day on the sports calendar" includes, but is not exclusive to, a full slate of Major League Soccer games.

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MLS Fantasy Round 22 positional rankings & Pick'em advice (MLSsoccer.com)

A crucial Round 22 of MLS Fantasy starts on Wednesday, giving fantasy managers a golden opportunity to double dip on points before a month-long hiatus to ...

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Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest in US major sports to make pro ... (USA TODAY)

The Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan has become the youngest player in MLS history and the youngest to debut in any major U.S. pro sports league.

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At 14, Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest ever ... (NBC News)

Fourteen-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history Wednesday night.

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MLS drops plan for second contract buyout amid union opposition ... (The Athletic)

Major League Soccer will not add a second contract buyout this summer as expected, according to multiple sources briefed on the decision.

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With Lionel Messi possibly missing MLS All-Star, does Wilfried ... (The Columbus Dispatch)

With Lionel Messi possible out for MLS All-Star, plus Chico Arango and Miles Robinson already unavailable, does Wilfried Nancy pick the replacements?

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St. Louis CITY SC Signs Academy Forward Mykhi Joyner to MLS ... (St. Louis CITY SC)

Joyner is signed to an MLS NEXT Pro deal through the remainder of the 2024 season and then will sign as an MLS Homegrown through 2028 with a club option in 2029 ...

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Sullivan becomes youngest to play MLS match as Union top ... (TSN)

Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in an MLS match, Tai Baribo had his first career hat trick and Kai Wagner added three assists to help ...

Report: MLS dropping plan for second contract buyout amid union ... (Sports Business Journal)

The Athletic is reporting that Major League Soccer will not add a second contract buyout this summer as expected.

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Philadelphia Union's 14-year-old phenom Cavan Sullivan makes ... (CNN)

Philadelphia Union's 14-year-old phenom Cavan Sullivan made his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut in the club's 5-1 win over the New England Revolution on ...

Sullivan, 14, becomes youngest MLS player (Yahoo Sports)

Aged14 years and 293 days, Cavan Sullivan breaks the record set by Freddy Adu in 2004.

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TOCA TO PARTNER WITH MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER TO BRING ... (PRNewswire)

TOCA Social Dallas to Open in 2025 in Advance of the 2026 World Cup. COSTA MESA, Calif., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TOCA Football (TOCA), ...

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Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan makes youngest MLS ... (WPVI-TV)

Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, 14, became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history on Wednesday night.

Philadelphia Union's 14-year-old phenom Cavan Sullivan makes ... (KEYT)

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) โ€” Philadelphia Union's 14-year-old phenom Cavan Sullivan made his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut in the club's 5-1 win over.

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MLS announces significant roster rule changes (MLSsoccer.com)

Major League Soccer has announced three roster rule modifications that give clubs increased flexibility in roster construction and more benefits when ...

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MLS implements relaxed roster rules ahead of 2026 World Cup ... (ESPN)

MLS announced the official implementation of several changes to its roster rules Thursday, which are intended to provide teams more flexibility in how ...

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Cavan Sullivan Is The Youngest Player in MLS History (Today.com)

Sullivan is younger than any player who has appeared in the NBA, NHL, NFL, NWSL, WNBA or Major League Baseball since at least 1970, according to the Elias ...

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How MLS Schedulers Could Help Messi's 2026 World Cup Outlook (Forbes)

As Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in Sunday night's Copa America final on Lautaro Martinez's extra time goal, it did so despite seeing Lionel Messi exit the ...

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Cavan Sullivan's record-setting MLS debut was big for the Union ... (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Sullivan became the youngest player to play in a game in MLS history, but don't let that overshadow how Baribo's hat trick snapped the Union's 10-game ...

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Philadelphia Union trio named to MLS Team of the Matchday (philadelphiaunion.com)

After leading Philadelphia Union to a resounding 5-1 victory on Wednesday night, the trio of Tai Baribo, Jakob Glesnes and Kai Wagner have been named to the ...

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