American skilled soccer participant, Cavan Sullivan, is a fourteen-year-old midfielder for Philadelphia Union, that has set a brand new report because the youngest participant in Main League Soccer historical past.

Sullivan, anticipated to affix Manchester Metropolis at 18, got here on as an Eighty fifth-minute substitute through the 5-1 victory over New England Revolution at Subaru Park in Pennsylvania.

At 14 years and 293 days previous, he surpassed the report held by Freddy Adu, who was 14 years and 306 days when he performed for DC United in 2004.Sullivan additionally grew to become the youngest athlete in North America to compete within the high tier of a staff sport.

He signed with Philadelphia in Could, marking the most important house grown participant deal in MLS historical past.

 “The partnership between the Union and the Metropolis Group was essential for me. I all the time watch Man Metropolis. They’re like each child’s dream staff,” Sullivan informed ESPN on the time.

“For Philadelphia and Man Metropolis to collaborate and agree on one thing. I sat down with my household and brokers and we determined it was the perfect plan.”

Adu responded to his report being damaged on social media. “Huge congrats to Cavan Sullivan for his record-breaking debut right now,” Adu mentioned.

“That’s a tricky report to beat, and he did it. Effectively performed and good luck, my man.”

Earlier than Sullivan’s debut, Union supervisor Jim Curtin informed the MLS web site, “The sky’s the restrict.

“He’s a generational expertise, one who can actually change the sport by himself.”

Sullivan’s brother Quinn, 20, additionally performs for the Union.

The youngest male participant to look within the English high flight is Ethan Nwaneri, who debuted for Arsenal at 15 years and 181 days in 2022.

Nancy Mbamalu 

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