Cavan Sullivan, a Norristown native and 15-year-old Major League Soccer prodigy, has set his sights on playing for the United States in the 2026 World Cup, writes Safid Deen for USA Today.
“Just to be able to play in front of my home country, representing the first team of the U.S. national team will be absurd,” he said. “At the end of the day, I want to win a World Cup, win a Champions League, win a Premier League, and live up to my potential. MLS Cup is definitely on my list in the next three years.”
Sullivan is a Philadelphia Union standout who is on his way to becoming a household name. Last July, he became the youngest athlete to debut in an American sports league. Lionel Messi and adidas together selected him to be one of the promising players to join the “Messi+10” team and wear Messi’s F50 cleats.
He is also slated to transfer to Manchester City in England in three years, when he turns 18.
“Obviously, there’s a lot to look forward to in the future,” he said. “But right now, my main focus is Philadelphia.”
Read more about Cavan Sullivan and his quest for the World Cup in USA Today.
