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Cavan Sullivan — Just 17 Years Old — Becomes Youngest USMNT Player to Score in 3-0 Win vs. Mexico
The 17-year-old beat the previous mark by 126 days and helped seal a 3-0 victory with a goal from long range.
- On Saturday, Oct. 3, Philadelphia Union forward Cavan Sullivan became the youngest USMNT goal-scorer ever at age 17 years, 5 days, scoring during a 3-0 victory over Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
- A breakout season with the Philadelphia Union earned Sullivan his USMNT call-up; he recorded nine goals and 15 assists across all competitions while becoming the youngest MLS Player of the Month.
- Intercepting a pass from Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel in the 62nd minute, Sullivan scored his goal, while Julian Hall and Malik Tillman added tallies in the dominant display.
- Mexico played with 10 men after Mateo Chavez received a 67th-minute red card, as coach Mauricio Pochettino led the Americans to victory in the 80th match between the rivals.
- Sullivan continues a historic campaign, having already broken Freddy Adu's record for most goal contributions by a player aged 16 or younger in a single season earlier this year.
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