Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, 17, named to USMNT Nations League roster
The gist
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, 17, was named to the U.S. roster for CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti.
He is also MLS' top teen scorer and a top-six jersey seller, with a Manchester City move pending.
How it unfolded
- 2024 -05Sullivan signed a homegrown contract with the Philadelphia Union as a high-profile move to Manchester was confirmed.
- Aug 19, 2026Sullivan received a red card in the 102nd minute of Philadelphia's 2-2 draw against Inter Miami CF.
- Aug 21, 2026The Independent Review Panel unanimously rescinded the one-game suspension and fine, making him eligible for the match at Austin FC on Aug. 22.
Key terms
- USMNT
- The national soccer team representing the United States in men's international competition, governed by the U.S. Soccer Federation.
- CONCACAF Nations League
- A continental men's national team soccer competition organized by CONCACAF for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
- Homegrown
- An MLS program letting clubs sign players from their own youth academies directly to first-team rosters.
Source: Wikipedia