Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest USMNT goalscorer in 3-0 win over Mexico
What happened
Seventeen-year-old Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to score for the U.S. men's national team during a 3-0 victory over Mexico in Glendale, Arizona.
Sullivan scored in the 62nd minute by intercepting a pass from the Mexican goalkeeper.
Julian Hall and Malik Tillman also scored for the United States, while Mexico's Mateo Chavez was sent off for an incident involving Sebastian Berhalter.
Why it matters
The match featured goals from younger, first-time call-ups, with Sullivan setting a new national team record for youngest goalscorer under head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Context
Cavan Sullivan, born on September 28, 2009, is a professional soccer player for the Philadelphia Union.
Mauricio Pochettino was appointed head coach of the United States men's national team in 2024.
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- Kvue Cavan Sullivan -- just 17 years old -- becomes youngest USMNT player to score in 3-0 win vs. Mexico
- Players Recap: USA thrashes Mexico as Sullivan becomes youngest scorer - ESPN
- Wikipedia Cavan Sullivan Background reference · Wikipedia text used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Wikipedia Mauricio Pochettino Background reference · Wikipedia text used under CC BY-SA 4.0.