Overview
- Major League Soccer’s Disciplinary Committee fined 17‑year‑old Cavan Sullivan for violating the league’s simulation/embellishment policy after he fell in the 84th minute of Philadelphia’s 2‑2 draw with Charlotte on Oct. 17.
- The league did not publish the amount of the fine, which was announced as part of its Matchday 31 disciplinary rulings.
- Charlotte captain Ashley Westwood publicly told Sullivan to “stop” diving after the game, and that criticism has become part of wider scrutiny of the teenager’s on‑field conduct.
- Sullivan took a minor hit to his ankle in the Charlotte match and was initially expected to be available, but MLS listed him as out for Philadelphia’s following game against New England.
- Sullivan is enjoying a breakout season with double‑figure goal contributions for the Union and is reported to have a pre‑agreement to join Manchester City when he turns 18, though the articles offer no new update on that transfer.