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Cavan Sullivan Becomes Youngest USMNT Goal-Scorer
Confirmed
In Short: 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.
In the 62nd minute, Sullivan intercepted a pass from Mexico's goalkeeper Raúl Rangel 30 yards from goal and chipped the ball over the goalkeeper's head into an empty net, making it 2-0 for the U.S.
Sullivan's goal came in his third international appearance, breaking the record set by Mathis Albert just four days earlier.
The Philadelphia Union midfielder's goal was the first time in USMNT history that the team has scored in the first half of 10 consecutive games.
Sullivan, who turned 17 on Monday, made his USMNT debut just two days before his birthday, earning the start in a friendly against Peru.
Sullivan's achievement highlights his rapid rise in the soccer world; he made his Major League Soccer debut at 14 with the Philadelphia Union in July 2024.
Sullivan's record-breaking goal against Mexico solidifies his status as a promising talent for the future of U.S. soccer.
While Sullivan's goal made headlines, Mathis Albert still holds the scoring record as he came off the bench to make history at the age of 17 years and 4 months.
Sullivan's performance against Mexico has further cemented his reputation as a standout player, with analysts noting his unique ability to exceed expectations.
What this adds
Sullivan's goal against Mexico was his first in his third international appearance, making him the third player to score in each of his first three appearances for the USMNT, following Eddie Johnson and Alexander Rae.
Background
Albert scored the youngest goal in U.S. men's national team history, surpassing Christian Pulisic's record.
What's confirmed
- Sullivan broke the record set by Mathis Albert just four days ago.
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.
- In doing so, Hall became just the third player to score in each of his first three appearances for the USMNT, after Eddie Johnson (2004-05) and Alexander Rae (1937).
- 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.