US and Man City’s Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest international goalscorer
Summary
Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to score for the United States men’s soccer team during a 3-0 win over Mexico in a friendly match. Sullivan, 17 years and five days old, scored the second goal, helping the U.S. secure a victory at the State Farm Stadium in Arizona.Key Facts
- Cavan Sullivan scored his first goal for the U.S. at 17 years and five days old, breaking the record for youngest U.S. international goalscorer.
- Sullivan is set to join Manchester City, a top English soccer club, next year.
- The U.S. defeated Mexico 3-0 in a friendly match in Glendale, Arizona.
- Another young player, 18-year-old Julian Hall, scored the opening goal of the match.
- Mexico controlled the ball early but could not score against a strong U.S. defense.
- The U.S. goalkeeper Diego Kochen made important saves to keep a clean sheet (no goals allowed).
- Mexico’s Luis Chavez received a red card in the second half for a foul.
- Malik Tillman scored the final goal for the U.S. late in the game.
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