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Messi eyes third MLS MVP as Sullivan becomes youngest finalist

Lionel Messi has been named an MLS MVP finalist for the third consecutive season, while Philadelphia Union star Cavan Sullivan has become the youngest player ever shortlisted for the award. The 17-year-old USMNT midfielder joins Messi, Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar, FC Cincinnati’s Evander and Houston Dynamo’s Guilherme among the five finalists announced by MLS on Thursday.

Sullivan relishes USMNT ‘little brother’ role, meeting Pulisic

From singing The Police to meeting childhood idol Christian Pulisic, Cavan Sullivan is embracing life as the USMNT's little brother - and loving every minute of it.

Pulisic and Co. offer USMNT's next generation a vital advantage

Pulisic, McKennie and Adams were thrown into a rebuild. Now, they can give Cavan Sullivan and the USMNT's next generation the guidance and patience they lacked.

USMNT Rondo: Should Sullivan start alongside Pulisic?

The USMNT roster for the Nations League tie with Haiti would seem to suggest that Mauricio Pochettino has a clearer idea of his best players

USMNT Winners & Losers: Sullivan rises as Pepi misses out again

GOAL breaks down the latest squad ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League clash with Haiti.

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City relegation could be ‘very good’ for USMNT wonderkid Sullivan

Cavan Sullivan is less than a year out from turning 18 - when he will be cleared to link up with Manchester City - and Brad Friedel has explained to GOAL why FFP punishments that relegate the Blues out of the Premier League could be “very good” for the USMNT wonderkid. It is yet to be determined which division City will be playing in next season.

The Rondo: Can Messi and Miami go back-to-back?

From the race for MLS Cup to the league’s rising stars and 2027 Sprint Season, GOAL’s writers break down the biggest storylines.

How Richter made Pierre & Sullivan stars and Philly a contender

Ryan Richter tells GOAL how exhaustive preparation, belief in Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre, and stunning comebacks fueled the Union's eight straight MLS wins.

Pulisic, Sullivan to join forces? USMNT projected roster for NL

Christian Pulisic may join forces with Cavan Sullivan, but who else makes the cut? GOAL projects the USMNT’s squad for November’s Nations League quarterfinals.

The Rondo: Is Cavan Sullivan now a full-time USMNT starter?

Pochettino learned plenty from an eventful fall camp and has given himself plenty of good problems to have going forward.

New Golden Generation? Sullivan and Hall lift Poch's USMNT

A camp with 13 newcomers ended with a perfect run, which ensures that the next phase of the USMNT will look different than the last.

Talking Tactics: Making sense of Cavan Sullivan's chaos

The Philadelphia Union teenager's movement and pressing show why his USMNT breakthrough is about more than one spectacular goal. The challenge is balancing freedom with restraint.

'A warrior' - Sullivan's USMNT moment better than he imagined

At 17, Cavan Sullivan became the USMNT's youngest scorer with a daring chip against Mexico, earning Pochettino's praise and giving fans a glimpse of what comes next.

Winners and Losers: Sullivan makes history as USMNT crush Mexico

Cavan Sullivan made history, Julian Hall made it three in three, and Mexico had no answers as Mauricio Pochettino’s young USMNT stormed to a 3-0 rivalry win.