Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan Sets MLS Record for Goal Contributions by a 16-Year-Old

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Published: 2026-08-30T12:47:00Z
Category: sports
Source: Sports Illustrated

Sixteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan of the Philadelphia Union made history by becoming the first player in MLS history to register a goal contribution in four consecutive games. His stunning strike in the Union's 3-1 victory over Red Bull New York on Saturday night also marked his 10th goal contribution (3 goals, 7 assists) of the season, tying Freddy Adu's record for the most by a player 16 years old or younger in a single MLS season.

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