Cavan Sullivan’s stunner makes him youngest-ever USMNT scorer in romp over Mexico
The US Men's National Team defeated Mexico 3-0, featuring a historic goal from 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan. The match showcased a new generation of talent under captain Tyler Adams and coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Why it matters
The victory signals a shift in the USMNT's competitive trajectory and the emergence of young players as key contributors to the national program.
Cavan Sullivan scored with an audacious and fortuitous chip in the second half. Photograph: Vanessa Luna/ISI Photos/Getty Images Cavan Sullivan scored with an audacious and fortuitous chip in the second half. Photograph: Vanessa Luna/ISI Photos/Getty Images USA Cavan Sullivan’s stunner makes him youngest-ever USMNT scorer in romp over Mexico 17-year-old scores brilliant long-range chip
Julian Hall and Mailk Tillman also grab goals
US have scored 11 goals in last three games
Prefer the Guardian on Google The first time the United States and Mexico played at this building, Jimmy Conrad and Landon Donovan provided the goals in one of several 2-0 wins for the US. On Saturday, the US squad included eight players who hadn’t yet been born when that happened.
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