# Cavan Sullivan: 16-Year-Old US Star Ready for Premier League

> 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, US soccer prodigy, poised for Manchester City move.
- Title: Cavan Sullivan: 16-Year-Old US Star Ready for Premier League
- Summary: 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, US soccer prodigy, poised for Manchester City move. 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan scored seven goals and five assists in MLS this…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6vgyy4v938no
- Published: 2026-09-27T11:14:29.154+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cavan sullivan, philadelphia union, manchester city, mls, usa, premier league, soccer, london, sports
## Cavan Sullivan
16-year-old US midfielder made his senior international debut.
## First MLS Start
Became fourth youngest US player to start senior international match.
## Manchester City
Signed Sullivan at 14 after City saw potential for senior play.
## MLS Performance
Scored seven goals and five assists in MLS this season.
## Recent Form
Six goals in six games since World Cup.
## Family Support
Parents and grandfather played soccer, keeping him grounded.
## Team Turnaround
Philadelphia Union unbeaten in 11 games with Sullivan key player.
## Next Steps
Sullivan likely to stay with Union before Manchester City move.
## Key takeaway

16-year-old Cavan Sullivan scored seven goals and five assists in MLS this season, becoming the fourth youngest US player to start a senior international match.