Freddy Adu wished Cavan Sullivan luck after the 14-year-old broke a long-standing MLS document.
Sullivan got here on from the bench to make his debut for the Philadelphia Union in a 5-1 win over the New England Revolution on Wednesday.
On the age of 14 years and 293 days, midfielder Sullivan is the youngest participant in MLS historical past, breaking the document set by Adu in 2004.
Certainly, it isn’t solely an MLS document that Sullivan has now taken. He’s additionally the youngest participant to make his regular-season debut among the many high North American skilled sports activities leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS and CFL).
“Massive congrats to Cavan Sullivan for his record-breaking debut at the moment,” Adu wrote on X.
“That’s a tough document to interrupt and the child did it. Properly accomplished and good luck my man.”
Cavan Sullivan has entered the match within the 85’ and has formally grow to be the youngest participant to make his regular-season debut among the many high North American skilled sports activities leagues at 14 years, 293 days outdated.#DOOP pic.twitter.com/gNx0RqKCsW
— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) July 18, 2024
Talking to the Union’s official media channels, Sullivan mentioned: “It’s fairly superior, there’s no feeling like this, it’s fairly cool. The leagues get youthful, so I may not maintain it for some time, however I’ll cherish it for positive.”
Sullivan got here on within the eighty fifth minute, simply after his older brother Quinn had scored the Union’s fifth aim.
“I requested him a couple of questions alongside the best way, he’s all the time useful,” Sullivan added. “To observe him rating, I’m actually pleased with him.”