👶 14-year-old makes MLS history to become youngest ever player

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Adam Booker·18 July 2024

👶 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.

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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.

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Making history in a ~major~ way. @PhilaUnion's Cavan Sullivan is the youngest-ever player to debut across major league team sports.
– Thursday, 18 July 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.
– Thursday, 18 July 2024

Let’s see what he’s made of!

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