Quick Info
| Profession | Professional soccer player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/09/2009 |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Cavan Sullivan
Sullivan set up Bruno Damiani's winning goal in the Union's 3-1 victory at Chicago Fire FC, giving him his 14th assist of the 2026 MLS season. The milestone further extended his record-setting campaign as a teenager, although he described his own performance as poor.
Sullivan recorded an assist in the Union's 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake, taking his season total to 20 goal contributions. That tally equalled the MLS single-season record for a teenager, and he was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 29.
Sullivan scored in the Union's 3-1 win at the New York Red Bulls, his second consecutive goal. He became the first 16-year-old in MLS history with goal contributions in four straight matches.
Cavan Sullivan scored his first professional goals for the Philadelphia Union in a Concacaf Champions Cup match, becoming the youngest American goal scorer in the competition. The milestone added to his record-setting rise after already becoming the youngest player in Major League Soccer history.
Sullivan made his first MLS start for the Philadelphia Union against Nashville SC, becoming the second-youngest player in league history to start a match. The appearance extended his rapid progression after his record-setting MLS debut in 2024.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Cavan Ayaz Sullivan |
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| Known For | Playing as a midfielder for Philadelphia Union; became the youngest player in MLS history at debut and holds several teenage scoring and assist records |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
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| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Foot | Left |
Personal Life
| Joined Academy | 2020 |
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| Current Club | Philadelphia Union |
| Youth Club | FC Delco |
Relationships & More
| Parents | Brendan Sullivan and Heike Sullivan |
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| Sibling | Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union player) |
Family
| Father | Brendan Sullivan |
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| Mother | Heike Sullivan |
| Heritage | German and Bangladeshi descent through his mother |
| Sibling | Quinn Sullivan |
Career
| Club | Philadelphia Union |
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| Philadelphia Union II | Featured for Philadelphia Union II in MLS NEXT Pro |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Attacking midfielder |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He played for FC Delco before joining Philadelphia Union. | |
| 2. He has featured for Union academy teams and Union II. | |
| 3. He was signed by Philadelphia Union while still a teenager. | |
| 4. He is the younger sibling of Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan. | |
| 5. He has more than 400,000 followers on Instagram. |
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