Cavan Sullivan is 16 years old. He plays for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. He surpassed a record that was held by Freddy Adu. ESPN covered the story. Adu had been the holder before. Sullivan has been working alongside the first team. MLSsoccer.com has tracked his progress so far.

Landon Donovan spoke about Sullivan. Donovan told Mauricio Pochettino to pick Sullivan for the US men's national soccer team. Pochettino takes charge of the side. Donovan declared, 'Get him in now. He's got moxie.'