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It's Cavan's time now: Philly's management of Sullivan a bright spot

Philadelphia Union’s season has gone sideways, but Cavan Sullivan’s first MLS goal offered a glimpse of why the club’s patient approach with its teenage star may still pay off.

WATCH: Future Man City forward Cavan Sullivan scores first MLS goal

Cavan Sullivan’s first MLS league goal is another milestone in one of American soccer’s most-watched young careers. The 16-year-old Philadelphia Union standout helped spark a late rally against Orlando City SC, adding to a resume that already includes a pro contract at 14 and two CONCACAF Champions Cup goals earlier this year against Defence Force F.C. Despite his efforts, the Union suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat.

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‘He's going to crack line-up for PL team’ - Sullivan prediction

A move to Manchester City forms part of Cavan Sullivan’s sporting destiny, and Freddy Adu has told GOAL why the teenage wonderkid will one day “crack the starting line-up for a Premier League team”. For now, there is still much work for the exciting 16-year-old to do when it comes to unlocking full potential in his game. If he can achieve that, then the top-flight in England should be illuminated at some point in the not too distant future.

Sullivan warned of Man City transfer mistake he must avoid

Cavan Sullivan has been warned of the transfer mistake that he must avoid when linking up with Manchester City, as ex-USMNT star Freddy Adu tells GOAL of the career roadmap that the teenage wonderkid needs to follow. Record-shattering MLS sensation Sullivan is due to join Premier League heavyweights when he turns 18, at which point a loan move is expected to be sanctioned.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
11	AFC	34	12	9	13	46	54	-8	45	L D W W L
12	Barendrecht	34	13	4	17	62	84	-22	43	L L W L L
13	RKAV Volendam	34	13	3	18	50	62	-12	42	L W L L D
14	GVVV Veenendaal	34	12	6	16	52	67	-15	42	L D L W L
15	Koninklijke HFC	34	12	3	19	33	49	-16	39	W L L L L

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