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Man City signing Sullivan becomes youngest US goalscorer

Cavan Sullivan becomes the youngest US international goalscorer in history with a stunning lob in a 3-0 friendly win over rivals Mexico.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 8:18 AM
Man City signing Sullivan becomes youngest US goalscorer
Key Things to Know
  • Cavan Sullivan became the youngest US goalscorer in history at 17 years and five days old.
  • The United States defeated rivals Mexico 3-0 in an international friendly match in Arizona.
  • Sullivan, who plays for Philadelphia Union, is scheduled to join Manchester City next season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cavan Sullivan has become the youngest international goalscorer in United States history after scoring in a 3-0 friendly win over Mexico in Arizona. At 17 years and five days old, Sullivan intercepted a pass from Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel in the 62nd minute before executing a stunning lob to break the record set just five days earlier by Mathis Albert.

The Philadelphia Union midfielder is poised to join Manchester City next season after signing as a 14-year-old, though the move faces uncertainty following City's guilty verdict on financial rule breaches. Julian Hall and Malik Tillman scored the other goals for Mauricio Pochettino's side, while Mexico's Luis Chavez received a red card.

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