All-Access | 14-YEAR-OLD Cavan Sullivan Makes Historic MLS Debut as Youngest-Ever Player

Philadelphia Union wonderkid Cavan Sullivan is now the youngest debutant in MLS history, earning that distinction at 14 years and 293 days.
The homegrown midfielder subbed into Wednesday's 5-1 rout of the New England Revolution in the 85th minute, delighting the Subaru Park crowd. In the process, he broke the record Freddy Adu established with D.C. United more than 20 years ago (in April 2004) at 14 years and 306 days.
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[@StrawberryBubblegum4]

I just looked at a picture of myself at 14yrs old and sighed

[@leomendoza8422]

At 14 I was playing club but not like him 😭

[@LemonRectangle]

@@leomendoza8422I was smoking weed in the woods

[@yikchifung]

@@leomendoza8422 i looked at my 14 years old son and sigh 😄

[@Ronaldo20070]

it's ok everyone has different blessings. Mr. Sullivan is a grown man who is balding.

[@mr.acosta4625]

What are they feeding these kids!?!? 😂

[@Wheeleydk]

He plays well under pressure, incredible for his age. There’s something special about this guy.

[@Antonio-uw6ue]

Yes special ,is not the first time I see brother ,fathers or any connections play at the club ,any how’s good luck to him

[@aufteist]

What pressure? 😂 Any under-12 team in Europe has more tactical knowledge than what I see here in this video.

[@ktownghost4026]

​@@aufteistthe pass he gave as he was pushed off the ball from behind was pretty good

[@danielbick2646]

I mean…he is already signed my Man City for $2 mil and is ranked as the top youth prospect in the WORLD, not just the US….

[@Eli__Michael]

@@aufteist your the definition of an average European

[@JennHayden]

Born in Philadelphia.... playing for Philadelphia Union... with his brother on the team.... wow this is special.

[@CDmusic10]

And his brother scored a golazo just before he came on!

[@teddyomararayacrooker2240]

Philadelphia, ese club en donde los hermanos juegan fútbol también pasó con los Aronsson

[@anthonymata-y7s]

bros living the dream at just 14!! wishing him the best on his career

[@lobanoubm4234.]

Meanwhile me struggling with math letters

[@TheMoisterizer]

@@lobanoubm4234.comparison is the thief of joy.

[@randomfellow1483]

@@lobanoubm4234.😂😂

[@j.landismartin5397]

For any 14 year old to play against men is impressive. When I was 16, the team I was on played a friendly against a team from a Royal Navy ship that was in town on a port visit. The RN team played the game at a higher technical level than we could which was expected. What wasn't was the actual physical differences due to age. I was never more exhausted after a game, completely beat down. I always think of that whenever I see youngsters make their pro debut's. Hats off to the kid.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

That sounds like a neat experience. Where they friendly at least?

[@NASCARorbascarpeople]

Well to be fair, I assume you played a full game. He only came on for about the last 5 minutes of a blowout. Way different in comparison.

[@seanmaffia]

Dudes got better ball control than a lot of mls players and he’s 14. If he continues to grow and stays healthy he’s going to be really good

[@huckepack05294]

Ball control is literally the one thing teenagers are usually good at.

[@hadess03]

I mean his family is pretty wealthy so he has access to advanced training🤷‍♂️

[@nhksam9203]

@@hadess03 that doesn't take anything away from his talent

[@seanmaffia]

@@huckepack05294 it doesn’t look as clean as it does for him for everyone.

[@MrMinime2108]

No it doesn’t but on high level it’s more about physicality and especially understanding the game. You can have incredible technical futsal players who wouldn’t last in a normal match. There is a lot more to soccer than just the touch. This is some random PR stuff and/or well connected family. Not even Messi played when he was 14.

[@tjallday95]

He's 5'7" now, I wonder how much he'll grow Also it's crazy how he got #6 at 14 years old lol

[@dgoodall]

5’7

[@gerardo.6k]

His brother is 5’11 and usually the younger sibling grows taller or not the same hight as the older sibling

[@yesimemoin0935]

His brother has a different build though. He doesn't look like he has a lot of growing left but we'll see

[@Fernandezzj98]

noticed straight away as well. #6 is a big number for a young player, let alone a 14 year old lol. Hope the kid succeeds! Isn’t he signed to city already??

[@eamano8474]

If he grows too much it will more than likely be a hindrance. Might be a totally different type of player if he goes over the 6ft

[@masterbruce4010]

As a Mexican fan this is what we need. It makes me so happy to see that at least the MLS is letting this young kids play. This is what futbol is about Soccer how the US calls it. Good for you MLS nos is time for Mexico to do the same!

[@edgarc.3433]

The control under pressure and change of speed. Starting off right. Only going to get better from here

[@raulrubio2862]

Damn bro he really is ready he plays like he has something to prove and that hunger will take him far in life. Blessings to this young man.

[@gerardosanchez3974]

Bruh that kid has a crazy shot what a future he has ahead of him

[@vibin1187]

MLS should keep focusing on developing talent that can potentially be exported 👏👏👏

[@ReidoFifa07]

Já está vendido pro city 😂

[@Mancityfan2468]

He already got signed by city

[@ReidoFifa07]

@@Mancityfan2468 yes

[@RobRuffMusic]

Dude we've got some really, really good youth talent coming through right now in our youth teams

[@MattSmith-in1mt]

Lmao

[@stevenygabbyperez695]

He is unreal!!! It is instantly obvious why Man City has gone for him. I'm a Miami fan but I will be following Cavin because he is so special. Wow.

[@anshumansahu1087]

Man City scouting reports said that he was the best 14 year old in the world. Hence, Man City completely smashed Real Madrid out of the bidding war. Today's glimpses prove this point. 14-year-olds rarely have such refined touch on the ball.

[@WalkingExcursions]

I love watching them dribble the ball - the skill is at the highest level

[@WorkingFromHomeToday452]

First game ever, and he had some nice touches, passes, and a solid shot on goal!

[@christophersanchez5317]

Thats shot came from bad décision making honeslty

[@WorkingFromHomeToday452]

@@christophersanchez5317 yeah that’ll come with experience. Definitely low percentage shot, but still a solid strike.

[@CDmusic10]

​@christophersanchez5317 You're seriously hating on a 14 yr old?

[@willmcclard206]

@CDmusic10 chill out he isn’t hating. He is just pointing out a good read of how he played. Apparently if you point out that someone didn’t do something perfectly than you are hating. In which case, if any player is genuinely bad and you say they are bad, then you are a hater. He obv isn’t terrible

[@CDmusic10]

@willmcclard206 The original comment points out a positive from a 14 yr old, and another guy essentially craps on it when it's the kid's first game ever. That's not really necessary at all to do that lol. It was a shot on Target, and it didn't go over, and he probably wouldn't have got another opportunity in his debut.

[@xcidgaf]

Its really cool the assistant coach lets him play Roblox before heading out onto the pitch

[@ichbin_infinity]

lmaoooo

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

Good for him. Keep working hard!

[@sudipbishwokarma7977]

i saw him in this game now i am huge fan of his❤❤❤❤❤ great future future star❤❤

[@tonys4751]

Nice quick left foot kick.

[@dagosegovia843]

No power in the shot though

[@eX1st4132]

@@dagosegovia843 He's 14

[@natelung]

@@dagosegovia843 I literally coached 13s this spring. Not one of them has any chance of getting anywhere close to the shot he took in stoppage time. If he doesn't overwork his body at too young an age, he'll be incredible.

[@DanielYGOandCR]

@@dagosegovia843pretty decent power but bad angle but hey whose not gonna take a shot on their debut 🤷‍♂️ can’t blame him at all fair play to him

[@CRsiuuuu]

@@natelung right? That's a lot of power for a 14 year old kid, a lot

[@chiztu]

This dude is insane ngl

[@_ceilli]

Now this guy at 16 is gonna be something to watch holy shiat

[@siglo2764]

Or totally burnt out

[@yetekt6953]

@@siglo2764burnt out in under 2 years?

[@siglo2764]

@@yetekt6953 still a child needs protection .

[@alphabrainwave]

What an awesome way to make a debut. Watch your brother score a banger, then come on and play some backyard passing drills with him before unleashing a solid shot on goal of your own. It's great that Philly had established enough of a lead that he could take a shot in the closing seconds without the pressure of needing to make something happen. This kid has the knowledge to make it as a pro and the talent to take it further. Bright days ahead!

[@SummerDream3r]

His dribbling and ball control looks pretty good. Hopefully he can make it to the national team!

[@moisshorts8879]

YES FINALLY SOMEONE YOUNGER THAN Yamal!!!

[@GNMbg]

Yamal can be his grandad

[@chrisohnebriefkasten6759]

I see cavan in europe one day! :)

[@lucascrook4280]

He will be Manchester city signed him dog

[@flareon6472]

@@lucascrook4280it’s dawg not “dog 🤓🤓🤓”

[@101intellectual]

@@lucascrook4280 correct

[@nbayern7000]

Probably before 18

[@2Cenery]

This kid is going to be a treat to watch in the MLS. Good luck bud and keep up the hard work!

[@Np0316]

We need more players like him to play against big teams😊

[@MDroid-bn6eb]

Chills. Reminds me of Freddy Adu. ❤❤

[@peterrutkowski8172]

Let's hope he's not a bust like Freddy.

[@nimbra2]

What a wonderful environment for a kid but to have his big bro there. It’s encouraging how all the other players, you could tell by their body langue, support and respect him.

[@TubbysWorld4413]

All the best Kid. Hope you have a good Career. Love from Darjeeling.

[@georgerichardson7505]

I can't wait until his national team debut! Donovan, Dempsey, Pulisic, and soon to be Sullivan. A long line of Captain americas.

[@leAbdou]

Good talent but he should stay focused on improving and media should leave him alone at this age

[@ZerohKnives90758]

honestly looked good, needs more than 5 minutes but that was a decent shot had power at least.

[@rossrobson91]

Well yeah they’re not going to call up some random 14 year old kid to play in the MLS if he’s not got something special about him.

[@ZerohKnives90758]

@@rossrobson91 it’s the mls not that big of a league

[@jesustoast666]

@@rossrobson91 "some random 14 year old kid"

[@joshdotson1228]

MLS keeps getting better, not too different from a player in the championship getting a debut at his age. In other words it’s unheard of

[@Antony-The-Goat-21]

I’ve seen him and known about him before this match. He’s mad flashy and he’s already signed with Man City.

[@lilrobux_real]

Imagine being subbed off for a freaking 14 year old

[@CDmusic10]

Imagine coming on as a 14 yr old after your brother just scored a golazo.

[@nbayern7000]

That’s what I thought

[@TehStormOG]

that guy scored a hat trick so i think he was chillin

[@twontwon1020]

Cavan will play in the English premier league I'm sure of it 14 year old making his pro debut this kid got so much potential

[@henofit]

Rooting for him

[@chimkyn-_-]

I remember watching a video about him about 3 years ago and now he's here

[@AvaneeshVijay-p4y]

good luck to him in his career

[@jayjaygreat841]

He's going to be 16 at the world cup hopefully they give him an Opportunity

[@PhoenixAndTheRaven]

So cool they both play MLS together.

[@yoelarokeum6141]

Stunning player 🇺🇸❤️

[@samxyx]

Freddy Adu held that record for a long time. Kind of amazing

[@elite8248]

Yeah I gotta lock in

[@ne14skr]

Nasty left footed power shot, did not hesitate when he was in shooting range. So when is he moving to the USMNT?

[@hardcorevoyeur]

Kid could pass for 21.

[@robbienl8176]

1st we got that 17 years old at the euro's now a 14 years old ? Amazing 😅

[@user-df5kr3ld4r]

Man City's Future Star 🤩

[@SuperRip7]

The vast majority of MLS players are 18+, but this must be exceptional in more ways than one.

[@lenickde]

He looks just like a young David Beckham…..and plays well for a 14yo. Wishing him all the best

[@agony664]

Good for the MLS

[@siglo2764]

Bad for the MLS child labour laws whould make this illegal i whould have thought

[@airlinepilot87]

Just having a little existential crisis over here realizing when he retires it will be 2046.

[@johnvanderbom9843]

Although it’s amazing to see such young talented players people that are 13 or 14 should never compare themselves to people like Cavan Sullivan

[@spacekeebeats3155]

how does someone only ask about his age, my question is what are his connects??

[@Polentaccio]

He's got a heavy foot, big shot on the kid!

[@AdamGee8]

Let’s not put the weight of being the savior of all American soccer on this kid like we’ve done in the past.. he looks legit but still needs to be brought along and grow..

[@user-se2jp7lk7q]

Congrats! Best wishes for your career ahead !! YNWA.

[@AGALIANO16]

The next Freddy adu

[@crappycrane7325]

The American Phil Foden

[@FIFAplayaogyt6982]

POV. me in my house playing fifa rn

[@keno1929]

He is Actually Very Impressive !!

[@Slothboy700]

He is the next wonder kid

[@marcocarbajal9299]

Best of luck to Cavan!

[@florianvaly7967]

Adu started also at 14 in usa years back and we saw what it gaves us...😅 So chill for now guys!! 🤦‍♂️

[@robertaguilar1179]

This is good stuff

[@recconite9521]

USMNT has a future star

[@kawilka]

Must be the best feeling

[@sdvol9077]

Don’t care if he needs his milk and cookies - the kid is legit.

[@CDmusic10]

That's what she said.

[@GNMbg]

@@CDmusic10 she did not

[@deanludlow1122]

Had all this with freddy Adu

[@kakaisclass]

that was a good shot too

[@hellyehthecowsaremad]

Yeah, we all know how well Freddie Adu's career went when pushed into the MLS. You go, Freddie who ??? Exactly.

[@herrzitrone5361]

Great to see that the US got some talent👍🏻La Masia and Ajax youth would be a better place for that guy.

[@MaverickMuamer]

Red Bull salzburg or Dortmund imo

[@herrzitrone5361]

@@MaverickMuamer too early he is 14. First a good youth academy, there are many 14 year old talents in europe playing on higher level since years.

[@CristianR9894]

Plays very well!! My only concern is physical limitations due to his age.

[@epico09-ox7ow]

Banda sigan a Aldo Lara y unique hunter 💯🔥

[@aaronodriscoll8958]

Good luck buddy 👍🏻

[@almosTalented]

please don't let the hype make a freddy adu of him. calm the expectations. keep working and develope, and then he will have a good or even great career.

[@VILJL]

Freddy Adu career didn't pan out

[@tantoket5234]

Pep will make something great out of him.. I see attributes of Phil Foden in him. All the best in your career lad

[@Mr10178]

Freddy adu has entered the chat

[@user-du7en1fy3s]

That was a good first shot. Most would've put that over the bar or wide short.

[@samuelfaria8522]

Imagine Bro going to School the next day 😂😂😂 He has to be the coolest High School freshman ever 😂😂😂

[@santino_111gaming3]

think he does homeschool but i agree 💯 😂

[@bub5842]

Euro teams are 100% gonna lock this kid in

[@user-jv7gm6ns4z]

14 going on 24!

[@Gumba213]

He gonna play for the US world cup 2026?

[@siglo2764]

No

[@Larajoseph956]

Imagine being the one coming off the pitch to get subbed for a kid

[@user-lr7xw1zk5i]

he looks older he looks 21 tho 💥

[@sammypierrecollections]

Hopefully he can stay healthy

[@sze7648]

I’m 12- benchwarmers

[@russdavies2268]

Welcome to Manchester Cavan. MCFC OK

[@GriffEditzz]

Hopefully he can beat the younger brother curse

[@robkelly7745]

Okay, okay. The stop and go, I can see it.

[@hxgx69]

This kid is better than Lamine Yamal rn at 14. Wouldn’t surprise me if he leaves to city sooner

[@Wonyfr]

😂

[@buffAsh195]

Dam then why no one talking abt him as much as yamal

[@Nickh4929]

Did you realize lamine yamal was just the best player in the entire euros? And you're comparing this charity kid to him is laughable

[@Juliorios-z2d]

He is another Freddy adu. He will never amount to much.

[@TIGERSandBRUINS]

And you're a keyboard warrior commenting on a youtube video. What's your point?

[@FentanylAbuser]

Hating on a 14 year old is hilarious lol

[@eye_straindigital]

Dude looks 23 years old

[@Neontastic]

What am I doing in my life

[@subash1406]

Manchester City had American Messi ❤🎉

[@AlexZ-lc6nl]

That’s one 22 year old 14 year old

[@pizzahead20]

Are we sure this is good for the development of 14 year old? Even if he's a phenom?

[@-illusion2d-116]

It really depends on how good they are. If your good enough you are ready , just hard to tell if they’re jumping the gun for sure

[@hongkongsloth]

Are we sure about anything? 😂. I know when I skateboard if I’m skating with people better than me it pushes me to do things I normally wouldn’t try. Which then helps me develop those skills. So there’s that.

[@Hello-wy2px]

@@hongkongslothbut what will the effects be on his body later in his life? Surely there’s a line where young is too young.

[@thechildWITHOUTlove]

We have seen the results of "soft parenting" pressure bust pipes or make diamonds...anyone who just seen these highlights agrees the young man is shining....you are projecting ur own insecurities with every word in ur comment 💯

[@joshdotson1228]

Alphonso Davies was playing regularly for the Whitecaps at 15 and that worked out fine for him

[@mrefis9705]

They (Philadelphia Union, MLS, USMNT) need to protect Cavan Sullivan's growth, or He'll be the next Freddy Adu. Too soon to say anything about his talent: He just need to play with pros.

[@Larsangel]

I hope I am wrong, but I feel like at some point the immense pressure and media hype around him will get to him, and he will have the same fate as Freddy Adu.

[@adamgt4037]

He seems to have a good support system, 3 older Brothers will keep him grounded

[@Mancityfan2468]

No one is talking about him like they do with players like yamal

[@JXMGAMING98]

​@@Mancityfan2468 lamal is proven he's won the euros whats he won?