Cavan Sullivan
PHI
RW (LW)
Wide Forward
Sep 28, 2009 (16)
Left
5'7"
150 lb
Brace of assists
Sullivan assisted twice to go with six shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 win versus New York City FC.
Analysis: Sullivan recorded two crucial assists in the Union's 3-2 comeback win over NYCFC. At just 16 years old, the midfielder has grown into an everyday starter, having started each of the club's last six league matches. During that span, he has notched two assists while creating eight chances, delivering 17 crosses, and making 10 tackles.
Continues attacking surge
Sullivan had five shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: Sullivan was Philadelphia's most threatening individual in Saturday's 1-0 win over Seattle, registering five shots (one on target), two crosses (one accurate) and three interceptions across his 90 minutes as the player who combined defensive contribution with the most attacking volume on the pitch for the Union. The midfielder has now attempted 16 shots across his last five MLS appearances, establishing himself as one of the most active shooting threats in the Eastern Conference from a wide position, and his combination of defensive work rate and forward runs heading into the Atlanta United fixture next Saturday gives interim head coach Ryan Richter a reliable and multifaceted option in his starting lineup.
Productive in Saturday's draw
Sullivan registered five shots (four on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus Crew.
Analysis: Sullivan started Saturday's match, just three days after he scored his first career goal in the loss to Orlando. The 16-year-old was very productive versus Columbus, recording season highs in shots (five) and shots on target (four) and acting as the most threatening attack on either team. He also recorded one tackle and one clearance on the defensive end as he played the full 90 minutes for the first time in his career.
Scores as a sub in 4-3 loss
Sullivan scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat versus Orlando City SC.
Analysis: Sullivan came on as a sub just before halftime and managed to score despite his side's 4-3 defeat to Orlando. The 16-year-old scored his first MLS goal, despite having made his debut in 2024. He has started four games this season, including the three games before this in a row. This is the first time this season he has taken three shots and created more than one chance in a game, where he created five.
Impressive in draw
Sullivan took two shots (one on goal), sent in five crosses, and took two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Nashville SC.
Analysis: Sullivan showed flashes of why he is considered one of the world's top emerging talents. The 16-year-old prodigy has started consecutive games for the first time this season. Considering Philadelphia are desperate for an attacking spark, he could see another start on the road against the New England Revolution on Saturday.
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