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VIDEO: USMNT and Man City wonderkid Cavan Sullivan nets second-ever pro goal for Philadelphia Union II in MLS NEXT Pro

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  • Recently signed pro deal with Union
  • Has Man City transfer clause at age 18
  • Scored second-ever pro goal
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    In MLS NEXT Pro action Thursday evening, Sullivan bagged the second of three goals for Union II en-route to a 3-1 victory over Chattanooga FC.

    It was the second-straight game with a goal for the 14-year-old, who made waves earlier this year after signing the largest Homegrown deal in MLS history with the Philadelphia-based franchise.

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    Sullivan made a brilliant near-post run in the box, being lined up as their attacking midfielder in a 4-3-1-2 formation, slotting past the goalkeeper in tidy fashion.

    He now awaits his MLS debut, with first-team boss Jim Curtin watching as he awaits to call him up to the squad.

    One of the highest-rated youth products in U.S. Soccer's storied history, the 14-year-old will move to Manchester City upon turning 18 in 2027 and City will pay up to $5 million (£4m/€4.6m).

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    WHAT NEXT FOR SULLIVAN?

    Union II are back in action on Friday, July 19 against New York City FC II. Sullivan and co. - who sit first in the league standings - will take on an in-form side, who are unbeaten in their last eight matches in league play.