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17-Year-Old Sullivan Scores for USMNT Against Mexico
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In Short: Cavan Sullivan became the youngest USMNT goal-scorer ever with a stunning chip against Mexico in a friendly match.
Cavan Sullivan, 17, scored the youngest goal in USMNT history, chipping the ball over Mexico's goalkeeper in a 3-0 victory.
In the 62nd minute of the match in Glendale, Arizona, Sullivan intercepted a pass from Mexico's goalkeeper Raúl Rangel and calmly lobbed the ball into an empty net.
Sullivan's goal came just two days before his 17th birthday, breaking the record set by Mathis Albert four days earlier.
The Philadelphia Union midfielder's goal made it 2-0 for the USMNT, adding to the team's impressive streak of scoring in the first half of 10 consecutive games.
Sullivan's performance was praised by manager Mauricio Pochettino, who called him a 'fighter' and a 'warrior.'
Sullivan expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying, 'I'm really happy that the guys ran down and celebrated with me. This team's really special.'
The match also saw Malik Tillman score his third goal in his last four USMNT appearances, adding to the 3-0 victory.
Sullivan's achievement marks a significant milestone for the USMNT, with the teenager becoming the third player to score in each of his first three appearances.
Sullivan made his USMNT debut against Peru on September 23, 2024, and has since become a standout player.
The USMNT's victory over Mexico was a testament to the team's youth and talent, with Sullivan's goal a highlight of the match.
Sullivan's family was in attendance, and he expressed his excitement to cherish the moment with them.
Sullivan's goal against Mexico is a sign of the young player's potential and the future of the USMNT.
What this adds
Sullivan's goal against Mexico was the first time in USMNT history that the team scored in the first half of 10 consecutive games.
Sullivan's achievement is a significant milestone for the USMNT, marking the future of the team with a young and talented player.
Sullivan's goal came just two days before his 17th birthday, making him the youngest player to score for the USMNT in over 20 years.
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 became the youngest USMNT goal-scorer ever with a stunning chip 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.
- "It's difficult to find this type of player. Tremendous quality."
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.
- While the headlines were on Cavan Sullivan, who turned 17 on Monday, Albert now holds the scoring record as he came off the bench to make history at the age of 17 years and 4 months.
- Sullivan took advantage of a dreadful error from Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel on Saturday, Oct.
- Malik Tillman went on to add another late goal as the USMNT overwhelmed its rival 3-0.
- “Trusty gave me the ball, so I was like, you know what. I’ll take it,” he said.
- So, after he became the youngest player to score for the team at the age of 17 years and five days, in the 3-0 romp over Mexico on Saturday night, what would he call that?
- 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.
- “Big thanks to Trusty.” Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 28 MLS Cups.
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