Cavan Sullivan added to USMNT roster as Philadelphia Union continue unbeaten run

Philadelphia Union’s 16-year-old homegrown product Cavan Sullivan has received his first-ever call-up to the U.S. men’s national team, according to an announcement reported by MLSsoccer.com, with Sullivan expected to join Union teammates Neil Pierre and Frankie Westfield for upcoming international matches during the expanded September/October window.

The USMNT schedule tied to the call-up includes games against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada. The announcement frames the call-up as part of a new cycle led by USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who has begun with 12 MLS call-ups.

Sullivan’s national-team news arrives after another standout MLS performance. MLSsoccer.com reports that Sullivan scored in Philadelphia’s 4-3 comeback win over Sporting Kansas City, a match that featured four second-half goals from the visiting Union. Sullivan’s scoring involvement contributed to the Union extending their unbeaten run to 11 games since the league resumed play following the 2026 FIFA World Cup pause.

Alongside his recent form, Sullivan’s MLS production is described by MLSsoccer.com as a 1 goal and 1 assist performance in Kansas City, bringing his season totals in regular-season play to 19 goal contributions (7 goals, 12 assists). The report also states that with his assist on Bruno Damiani’s goal, Sullivan set an MLS single-season teenage assists record with 12.

MLSsoccer.com further notes that Sullivan joined a notable group including Vancouver Whitecaps FC homegrown product Alphonso Davies for teenage goal-contribution marks, and the story connects his ongoing club success to the timing of his USMNT opportunity.

Written by Vancouver Television Sports Desk