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Sources: Cavan Sullivan gets first senior USMNT call-up at 16

He could trail only Freddy Adu on debut

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 181 min read
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🇺🇸 Sources: Philadelphia Union wonderkid Cavan Sullivan has received his first senior U.S. national team call up. @Jeffr

What happened: Jeffrey Carlisle first reported that Sullivan is in line for his first senior U.S. national team call-up, with Paul Tenorio also on the report. If the selection holds, the 16-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder would join the senior roster for the first time.

Why it matters: A senior call-up at 16 would move Sullivan into a rare age bracket for the U.S. pool and speed up his rise from club prospect to national-team option. It comes days after Cavan Sullivan scored twice in a 5-0 Union win over San Diego FC, reinforcing how quickly his club form has carried into the fall.

By the numbers: Sullivan is 16 and could become the second-youngest USMNT debutant behind Freddy Adu if he appears. Wire Report's Sept. 14 coverage credited him with 14 goal contributions this season.

What to watch: The next watchpoint is whether Sullivan appears on the official roster and then makes his senior debut once camp opens.

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