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Cavan Sullivan channels LeBron James celebration after scoring: MLS roundup

Cavan Sullivan channels LeBron James celebration after scoring: MLS roundup

Summary

Cavan Sullivan, a young Philadelphia Union player, set a new MLS record for most goal contributions by a 16-year-old by scoring and assisting in multiple matches. Other MLS highlights include Vincent Janssen scoring the first hat-trick in Portland Timbers history and Josh Sargent scoring three goals in a high-scoring 4-4 draw between Toronto FC and Chicago Fire.

Key Facts

  • Cavan Sullivan is 16 years and 342 days old and scored in his third straight MLS match.
  • Sullivan has 11 goal contributions this season (4 goals, 7 assists), the most ever by a 16-year-old in MLS history.
  • Sullivan made his MLS debut at 14 years and 293 days old, the youngest in North American team sports history.
  • Vincent Janssen scored the first regular-season hat-trick in Portland Timbers history during a 5-4 win over Minnesota United.
  • Josh Sargent scored three goals for Toronto FC in a 4-4 draw with Chicago Fire.
  • Robert Lewandowski scored a goal and made an assist for Chicago Fire in the same match.
  • Derrick Etienne Jr scored a tying goal for Toronto FC in stoppage time.
  • Both Toronto FC and Chicago Fire extended their unbeaten streaks to six MLS matches.
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