MLS

2024 - 7 - 18

14-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan Makes History in MLS Debut

Cavan Sullivan - Freddy Adu - Major League Soccer - MLS All-Star Game - MLS Fantasy - MLS roster rule changes - Philadelphia Union - TOCA partnership

Cavan Sullivan breaks records and debuts in Major League Soccer at just 14 years old!

Cavan Sullivan has made headlines by breaking Freddy Adu's record as the youngest player to feature for a senior MLS side. The 14-year-old midfielder made his debut for the Philadelphia Union, becoming the youngest player in Major League Soccer history. Sullivan's remarkable achievement has captured the attention of soccer fans worldwide, with many praising his talent and potential in the sport.

In addition to Sullivan's historic debut, the MLS Fantasy Round 22 is set to kick off, offering fantasy managers the chance to maximize their points before a month-long break. This round presents a golden opportunity for fantasy enthusiasts to strategize and compete for top rankings.

Furthermore, St. Louis CITY SC recently signed academy forward Mykhi Joyner to an MLS NEXT Pro deal, showcasing the league's commitment to nurturing young talents. Joyner's signing signifies a promising future for MLS as it continues to invest in developing emerging players.

Major League Soccer's partnership with TOCA Football to provide a unique All-Star experience for youth soccer stars emphasizes the league's dedication to promoting the sport among budding athletes. This collaboration aims to inspire and empower the next generation of soccer players through innovative initiatives.

In a thrilling conclusion, Cavan Sullivan's feat of becoming the youngest player in MLS history and debuting in a major U.S. pro sports league highlights the league's ability to cultivate young talent. Additionally, the reported decision of MLS to forgo a second contract buyout reflects the dynamic nature of the league's operations, keeping fans intrigued and anticipating what's next in the world of Major League Soccer.

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Cavan Sullivan, 14, breaks Freddy Adu's youngest MLS player ... (ESPN)

Cavan Sullivan broke Freddy Adu's longstanding record as the youngest player to feature for a senior MLS side when he took the field for the Philadelphia ...

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Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is the youngest ever ... (The Associated Press)

Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history when he made his debut against the New England ...

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Union's Cavan Sullivan Makes MLS Debut; 14-Year-Old Sets North ... (Bleacher Report)

Cavan Sullivan made history on Wednesday night. The Philadelphia Union prospect became the youngest athlete in MLS history to ever appear in a game afterโ€ฆ

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MLS Fantasy Round 22 positional rankings & Pick'em advice (MLSsoccer.com)

A crucial Round 22 of MLS Fantasy starts on Wednesday, giving fantasy managers a golden opportunity to double dip on points before a month-long hiatus to ...

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Cavan Sullivan, 14, breaks Freddy Adu's record, debuts in an ... (Yahoo Sports)

Cavan Sullivan debuted for the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday โ€” in a league, MLS, that is much better prepared to usher him toward superstardom than it was ...

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St. Louis CITY SC Signs Academy Forward Mykhi Joyner to MLS ... (St. Louis CITY SC)

Joyner is signed to an MLS NEXT Pro deal through the remainder of the 2024 season and then will sign as an MLS Homegrown through 2028 with a club option in 2029 ...

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Major League Soccer and TOCA partner to bring All-Star experience ... (MLSsoccer.com)

Major League Soccer and TOCA Football are partnering to bring a special All-Star experience to four youth soccer stars from across the United States.

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Matchday 27: What to know, how to watch on MLS Season Pass (MLSsoccer.com)

A double game-week begins Wednesday night with Matchday 27, continuing the buildup to the 2024 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target on July 24.

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LAFC vs. RSL, possible league history highlight MLS slate on ... (USA TODAY)

This year, the "deadest day on the sports calendar" includes, but is not exclusive to, a full slate of Major League Soccer games.

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Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest in US major sports to make pro ... (USA TODAY)

The Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan has become the youngest player in MLS history and the youngest to debut in any major U.S. pro sports league.

Report: MLS dropping plan for second contract buyout amid union ... (Sports Business Journal)

The Athletic is reporting that Major League Soccer will not add a second contract buyout this summer as expected.

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Cavan Sullivan Makes History As Youngest Major League Soccer ... (Arise News)

Cavan Sullivan, who set a new record as the youngest player in MLS at 14 years old, will join Manchester City at 18. American professional soccer player, ...

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Philadelphia Union's 14-year-old phenom Cavan Sullivan makes ... (CNN)

Philadelphia Union's 14-year-old phenom Cavan Sullivan made his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut in the club's 5-1 win over the New England Revolution on ...

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MLS drops plan for second contract buyout amid union opposition ... (The Athletic)

Major League Soccer will not add a second contract buyout this summer as expected, according to multiple sources briefed on the decision.

Sullivan, 14, becomes youngest MLS player (Yahoo Sports)

Aged14 years and 293 days, Cavan Sullivan breaks the record set by Freddy Adu in 2004.

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TOCA TO PARTNER WITH MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER TO BRING ... (PRNewswire)

TOCA Social Dallas to Open in 2025 in Advance of the 2026 World Cup. COSTA MESA, Calif., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TOCA Football (TOCA), ...

Philadelphia Union's 14-year-old phenom Cavan Sullivan makes ... (KRDO)

The midfielder made history, becoming the youngest player to make his regular-season debut among the top North American professional sports leagues (MLB, MLS, ...

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Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan makes youngest MLS ... (WPVI-TV)

Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, 14, became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history on Wednesday night.

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MLS announces significant roster rule changes (MLSsoccer.com)

Major League Soccer has announced three roster rule modifications that give clubs increased flexibility in roster construction and more benefits when ...

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Cavan Sullivan breaks MLS record as Union rout Revs - SBI Soccer (SBI Soccer)

Jim Curtin's squad routed the New England Revolution 5-1 at Subaru Park, ending their 10-match winless streak. 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan made MLS history ...

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MLS implements relaxed roster rules ahead of 2026 World Cup ... (ESPN)

MLS announced the official implementation of several changes to its roster rules Thursday, which are intended to provide teams more flexibility in how ...

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Cavan Sullivan Is The Youngest Player in MLS History (Today.com)

Sullivan is younger than any player who has appeared in the NBA, NHL, NFL, NWSL, WNBA or Major League Baseball since at least 1970, according to the Elias ...

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Vote for Goal of the Matchday โ€“ MLS Matchday 27 (MLSsoccer.com)

The LA Galaxy are used to star power at this point, but it's not often they put two players in the AT&T Goal of the Matchday voting. So let's get to it, ...

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How MLS Schedulers Could Help Messi's 2026 World Cup Outlook (Forbes)

As Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in Sunday night's Copa America final on Lautaro Martinez's extra time goal, it did so despite seeing Lionel Messi exit the ...

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Cavan Sullivan's record-setting MLS debut was big for the Union ... (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Sullivan became the youngest player to play in a game in MLS history, but don't let that overshadow how Baribo's hat trick snapped the Union's 10-game ...

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Philadelphia Union trio named to MLS Team of the Matchday (philadelphiaunion.com)

After leading Philadelphia Union to a resounding 5-1 victory on Wednesday night, the trio of Tai Baribo, Jakob Glesnes and Kai Wagner have been named to the ...

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Youngest debut in MLS history, Messi injury update and a ... (Yahoo Sports)

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Cavan Sullivan making history, Enzo Fernandez' and what is going on with the USWNT and why they're having ...

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Sullivan, 14, becomes youngest MLS player - Blueprint Newspapers ... (Blueprint newspapers Limited)

Fourteen-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan has become the youngest Major Soccer League player in history. Sullivan, who is expected to ...

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Cavan Sullivan, 14, becomes youngest player in MLS history ... (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, 14, became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history on Wednesday night.

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Sports Digest: Cavan Sullivan, 14, becomes youngest player in MLS ... (Lewiston Sun Journal)

Sullivan entered in the 85th minute for the Philadelphia Union in a 5-1 win Wednesday night over the New England Revolution.

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