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Cavan Sullivan, 16, Scores Late Winner Off Bench as U.S. Edges Burkina Faso in U17 World Cup Opener

His call-up followed Philadelphia's playoff matches, setting up a match-winning cameo off the bench.

Overview

  • He entered in the 62nd minute, replacing LAFC midfielder Jude Terry, and scored in the 79th minute.
  • Mathis Albert supplied the looping cross for Sullivan’s finish to secure the 1-0 result in Qatar.
  • The victory delivers three points to open the group, with the U.S. set to face Tajikistan next.
  • Tajikistan lost 6-1 to the Czech Republic in their first match, shaping the early group picture.
  • Sullivan is a 16-year-old Philadelphia Union homegrown with 18 first-team appearances and is expected to join Manchester City when he turns 18.