From SI · · 2m
Cavan Sullivan Wins MLS 22 Under 22
17-year-old Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest MLS 22 Under 22 player.
In brief
17-year-old Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest MLS 22 Under 22 player. 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan earns MLS 22 Under 22 top spot, youngest player ever to win the award. Originally reported by SI.
Cavan Sullivan Wins MLS 22 Under 22
Cavan Sullivan earns top spot on Major League Soccer’s annual 22 Under 22 list.
Sullivan Becomes Youngest Player Ever
At 17 years and 22 days old, Sullivan becomes the youngest player ever to earn the No. 1 ranking.
Sullivan’s MLS Breakout Season
Racking up seven goals and 13 assists in just 20 starts, he established himself as one of the most dangerous attackers.
USMNT Call-Up
Sullivan earned his first call-up to manager Mauricio Pochettino’s U.S. men’s national team for four friendlies this fall.
Sullivan Scores in USMNT Debut
He became the youngest goalscorer in USMNT history with a strike in a 3-0 win against Mexico.
Sullivan’s MLS Player of the Month
He was named MLS Player of the Month for September, beating out Lionel Messi as youngest player to earn the honor.
Sullivan Breaks Teen Record
He broke the record for most goal contributions by a teenager in a single MLS season with 21.
Sullivan Outshines Alphonso Davies
Sullivan surpasses Alphonso Davies, who became youngest player to win top spot in 2018 at 17 years and 355 days.
Second Union Player to Win
Sullivan becomes second Union player to win the award, following Brenden Aaronson in 2020.
Sullivan’s MLS Debut
Sullivan made his MLS debut in 2024, beating out Freddy Adu as youngest debutant at 14 years, 293 days.
Sullivan’s Impact Under Richter
Under interim manager Ryan Richter, Sullivan became a consistent starter in Union’s 15-game undefeated streak.
USMNT Talents Rank High
Seven USMNT-capped players made the MLS 22 Under 22 list, including Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti.
Other USMNT Call-Ups
Orlando City’s Justin Ellis and New England Revolution’s Peyton Miller also ranked high on the list.
MLS 22 Under 22 Full List
The list includes 22 players, with Sullivan ranked first and Julian Hall second.
Here's the gist
17-year-old Cavan Sullivan earns MLS 22 Under 22 top spot, youngest player ever to win the award.
