Watch: American soccer's 14-year old phenom, Cavan Sullivan, scores first professional goal

The future of United States soccer registered his first professional goal over the weekend. Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old midfielder who is with the Philadelphia Union, broke onto the scorer’s sheet with a nice individual effort.

Sullivan’s goal came for the Philadelphia Union II, who play in MLS Next Pro. He has reportedly signed with Manchester City in the English Premier League.

As can be expected from a wunderkind, Sullivan is technically proficient. Confident on the ball, he is a sharp passer and a good finisher.

In early June, he made his first start for the Philadelphia Union II, the developmental arm of the MLS club. The Union have one of the best academy system’s in North America, with Sullivan projected to be the next impact player to come up through the system.

He signed with the Union on May 9. He is also a member of the United States U15 National Team.

Check out the goal from Sullivan, a well-taken effort with some individual class:

 

Cavan’s making his mark in @MLSNEXTPRO.

14-year-old Cavan Sullivan scored his first professional goal for @PhilaUnionII in style. pic.twitter.com/AJIxE6nfw4

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 7, 2024

Sullivan now has a goal and an assist on the season.