# Cavan Sullivan scores as youngest US international

> 17-year-old Sullivan becomes youngest American international goalscorer in 3-0 win over Mexico.
- Title: Cavan Sullivan scores as youngest US international · Sportstar
- Summary: 17-year-old Sullivan becomes youngest American international goalscorer in 3-0 win over Mexico. Cavan Sullivan scored for the US men's national team at 17…
- Keywords: cavan sullivan, usa men national team, mexico, philadelphia union, manchester city, us men national team, fifa world cup 2026, rachel marquez, mexico national team, glendale, sports, Cavan
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/international-football/usa-vs-mexico-cavan-sullivan-youngest-american-goalscorer-player-ratings/article71542962.ece
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- Published: 2026-10-04T04:58:21+00:00
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- Topics: cavan sullivan, usa men national team, mexico, philadelphia union, manchester city, us men national team, fifa world cup 2026, rachel marquez, mexico national team, glendale, sports
## Sullivan scores
Cavan Sullivan, a 17-year-old Philadelphia Union player expected to move to Manchester City, scored in the second half to put USA 2-0 up.
## Sullivan breaks record
At 17 years and five days, Sullivan broke Mathis Albert's five-day-old record as the youngest US goalscorer.
## USA wins 3-0
USA clinched a 3-0 victory over Mexico in Glendale on Saturday, October 3, with Julian Hall scoring first and Sullivan adding the second goal.
## Mexico's red card
Mexico's Luis Chavez received a red card in the 68th minute after shoving Sebastian Berhalter's face with his hand.
## Mexico's manager under pressure
Mexico's manager Rafael Marquez faces pressure after going winless since taking over post-FIFA World Cup 2026.
## Player ratings
USA: Kochen (7.3), Freeman (8.1), Richards (6.8), Trusty (7.8), Robinson (7.7), Sullivan (8.3), Berhalter (7.4), Adams (7.3), Reyna (6.6), Hall (7.7), Tillman (8.1); Subs: Musah (6.7), Ellis (5.9). Mexico: Rangel (3.6), Gallardo (5.8), Vasquez (5.7), Campilllo (6.3), Reyes (6.7), Pineda (7.4), Romo (5.5), Lira (6.4), Alvarado (6.6), Sandoval (6.2), Gimenez (5.9); Subs: Mateo Chavez (4.6), Luis Chavez (6.5), Fidalgo (5.2), Violante (5.8), Armando Gonzalez (5.6).
## Key takeaway

Cavan Sullivan scored for the US men's national team at 17 years and five days, breaking Mathis Albert's record as the youngest US goalscorer in a 3-0 victory over Mexico.