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17-Year-Old Sullivan Scores as USMNT Beats Mexico 3-0
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In Short: Cavan Sullivan became the youngest USMNT scorer ever with a stunning goal against Mexico in a friendly match.
Cavan Sullivan, 17, scored the youngest goal in USMNT history, intercepting a pass from Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel 30 yards from goal and chipping the ball over the goalkeeper's head into an empty net in the 62nd minute.
Sullivan's goal, which came in his third international appearance, made it 2-0 to the U.S. in a friendly match against Mexico in Glendale, Arizona. The Philadelphia Union midfielder broke the record set by Mathis Albert just four days ago.
Sullivan's achievement is particularly notable as he turned 17 just two days prior to the match. He made his USMNT debut against Peru on September 30, becoming the youngest player to debut for the team in over 20 years.
The goal was the result of a defensive lapse by Mexico, with Rangel stranded far from his goal line, allowing Sullivan to calmly execute the chip shot.
Sullivan's performance did not end there; he also became just the third player to score in each of his first three appearances for the USMNT, following Eddie Johnson in 2004-05 and Alexander Rae in 1937.
Malik Tillman added another goal late in the match, securing a 3-0 victory for the USMNT. Tillman's goal came after Mateo Chávez received a red card, further complicating Mexico's efforts.
The USMNT's victory marked the first time in team history that the USMNT has scored in the first half of 10 consecutive games.
Sullivan expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying, "This is an incredible moment for my family, for me. Just really grateful that the coaches trusted in me and gave me this opportunity."
Manager Mauricio Pochettino praised Sullivan's performance, calling him a fighter and a warrior. Pochettino added, "It's difficult to find this type of player. Tremendous quality."
Sullivan's teammates also celebrated his goal, with Sullivan noting, "I'm really happy that the guys ran down and celebrated with me. This team's really special."
What this adds
Sullivan's goal came just two days before his 17th birthday, making him the youngest player to debut for the USMNT in over 20 years.
While Sullivan holds the scoring record, Mathis Albert remains the youngest player to score for the USMNT as he came off the bench to make history at the age of 17 years and 4 months.
Background
Cavan Sullivan, 17, became the youngest scorer in the history of the United States men's national team (USMNT) with a stunning goal against Mexico in a friendly match on Saturday.
Cavan Sullivan, 17, became the youngest USMNT scorer ever with a stunning goal against Mexico in a friendly match.
What's confirmed
- Sullivan broke the record set by Mathis Albert just four days ago.
- Philadelphia Union midfielder Sullivan scored in the 62nd minute of the clash in Glendale, Arizona, intercepting a pass from goalkeeper Raúl Rangel midway inside the Mexico half before lobbing the ball expertly into the unguarded net.
- Just two days before his 17th birthday, Sullivan became the youngest player to debut for the USMNT in over 20 years, earning the start in the friendly against Peru.
- It’s something teenage phenom Cavan Sullivan has become all too good at it, and there is no doubt he is the future of the U.S.
- At 17 years and five days old, Sullivan became the youngest goal-scorer in USMNT history, finding the back of the net on Saturday night against Mexico.
- The 62nd minute finish brought the USMNT to a 2–0 lead against its Concacaf arch nemesis.
- Sullivan has never done anything by the standard of others.
- (AP) — Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to score a goal in U.S.
- Sullivan made his international debut against Peru on Saturday, Sept.
- After Mateo Chávez received a red card to compound a miserable night for Mexico, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Malik Tillman scored his third goal in his last four USMNT appearances to make it 3-0.
- "He's a fighter, he's a warrior," Pochettino said in a news conference.
- "This is an incredible moment for my family, for me, what an honor it is. Just really grateful that the coaches trusted in me and gave me this opportunity."
What's still developing
- 3, finding the net from long distance to become the youngest USMNT goal-scorer ever.
- This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest USMNT scorer ever with Mexico strike Reporting by Seth Vertelney, USA TODAY / USA TODAY Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.
- Teenage star Cavan Sullivan became the youngest scorer in United States men's national team history, after the teenager found the net with a stunning effort from distance in Saturday's friendly against rival Mexico.
- Sullivan, who made his Major League Soccer debut at 14 with Philadelphia in July 2024, will be two days shy of his 17th birthday when the Americans play Peru.
- Sullivan took advantage of a dreadful error from Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel on Saturday, Oct.
- “Trusty gave me the ball, so I was like, you know what. I’ll take it,” he said.
- Mexico defenseman Israel Reyes kicks the ball in front of U.S.
- - Márquez bemoans 'terrible mistakes' as Mexico humbled by USMNT - USMNT player ratings: Sullivan, Hall 9/10 in big win vs.
- I hope that he continues in that way, growing.” “He is a fighter.
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