👶 14-year-old makes MLS history to become youngest ever player
History was made in Major League Soccer Wednesday evening as 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan made his professional debut for the Philadelphia Union.
With the Union thumping New England Revolution, the youngster got his chance to come on as a substitute shortly after his older brother bagged a goal.
Making history in a ~major~ way.@PhilaUnion's Cavan Sullivan is the youngest-ever player to debut across major league team sports. pic.twitter.com/44enieIOZh
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 18, 2024
With that, Sullivan broke Freddy Adu’s 20-year-old record to become the youngest player to take the field in MLS.
The highly-touted teenager is on his way to Manchester City when he turns 18, recently signing the biggest homegrown deal in league history.
Special moment for the Sullivan family. 🥹
Cavan Sullivan hugging his parents, brothers and the rest of the family after his MLS debut. pic.twitter.com/VMZQCKEsJV
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 18, 2024
Let’s see what he’s made of!