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Cavan Sullivan

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 • #6Left Winger
Nationality

United States of America

Preferred Foot

Left

Birthdate

Sep 28, 2009

Age

16

Height

5'7"

Weight

150 lb

Primary Position

LW

Secondary Position

--

Role

Half-Space Orchestrator

May 18, 2026

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.

May 15, 2026

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.

May 4, 2026

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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