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Cavan Sullivan gives Mauricio Pochettino message USMNT can’t ignore after making MLS history

Cavan Sullivan has put Mauricio Pochettino on notice. The 17-year-old star made MLS history just before an international break that will see USMNT play two Concacaf Nations League matches vs Haiti.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:28 AM
Cavan Sullivan gives Mauricio Pochettino message USMNT can’t ignore after making MLS history
Key Things to Know
  • Cavan Sullivan made MLS history by recording 23 goal contributions as a teenager, the most in league history.
  • The 17-year-old scored two goals in the Philadelphia Union's 4-1 win over Toronto FC.
  • Sullivan was named to Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT roster for upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cavan Sullivan made MLS history ahead of joining Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT squad by scoring two goals in the Philadelphia Union's 4-1 victory over Toronto FC. The 17-year-old reached 23 total goal contributions this season, setting a new record for the most by a teenager in MLS history. His performance helped Philadelphia secure the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Sullivan, who is expected to move to Manchester City in 2028, joins the national team for upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti. The young forward became the USMNT's youngest-ever goalscorer in October and is considered a top contender for the MLS Young Player of the Year award.

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