14-year-old sensation Cavan Sullivan catches eye of sports world as blossoming MLS prodigy
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14-year-old sensation Cavan Sullivan catches eye of sports world as blossoming MLS prodigy

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Outside the home clubhouse, a teen with close-cropped, bleached-white hair waited for Bryce Harper. “I’d say I realized I could be a pro at 10 or 11,” Sullivan says. “Better throw a strike or they’ll boo you,” manager Rob Thomson warned Sullivan in his office. “Man City doesn’t mean anything,” Sullivan says, “if I don’t do anything here.” Learning as they go Heike Sullivan says 99% of Cavan’s money is invested, with the rest in a checking account. “Right now, we think this is the best environment for him to play in a place where he has a full support system,” said Curtin, the Union’s coach since 2014.

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Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is the youngest ever in MLS. He’s just 14 years old
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is the youngest ever in MLS. He’s just 14 years old

Associated Press  

CHESTER, Pa. — Fourteen-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history on Wednesday night — and probably the youngest to play in any of the biggest professional sports leagues in the world. Sullivan was 14 years, 293 days old when he entered Philadelphia’s home game as a substitute in the 85th minute against …

14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signs deal with Philadelphia Union that will land him with Man City at 18
8 months ago

14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signs deal with Philadelphia Union that will land him with Man City at 18

The Independent  

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14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signs deal with Philadelphia Union that will land him with Man City at 18
8 months ago

14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signs deal with Philadelphia Union that will land him with Man City at 18

Associated Press  

Cavan Sullivan shrugs off words like prodigy, phenom or even wonderkid, all things he’s been called at just 14. So it doesn’t really get to me whatsoever.” The long-rumored deal — said to be the richest Homegrown signing in Major League Soccer history, although no details were released — allows the Union to continue to develop Sullivan and benefit in …

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