VIDEO: Manchester City-bound starlet Cavan Sullivan scores long-range stunner for Philadelphia Union II in MLS NEXT Pro

Sullivan, just 14, scored a long-range stunner in the Philadelphia Union II's MLS NEXT Pro clash with Columbus Crew 2

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

• Sullivan scores stunning goal
• 14-year-old made MLS debut earlier this summer
• Bound for Manchester City when he turns 18

• Table of Contents

  Toggle

  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Sullivan started Union II's match with Crew 2 on Monday, and it didn't take him long to make his mark. With the game still scoreless in the 29th minute, Sullivan unleashed a long-range goal, giving his side the lead in style.

Advertisement

• WATCH THE CLIP

• USA Today Images
  

  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The goal is the 14-year-old's fourth of the MLS NEXT Pro season. Sullivan also contributed three assists so far this campaign. In addition, Sullivan made his MLS debut earlier this summer, becoming the youngest player to ever play in the league by smashing Freddy Adu's youth age record.

  “It was like… I've never been on the field with noise like that,” Sullivan told GOAL earlier this summer. "Obviously, I've been to European Games where the stands are cool and all, but especially hearing it … it was pretty cool. And having my name being the chant was even better.”

• USA Today Sports
  

  WHAT NEXT FOR SULLIVAN?

  The American teenager already has his bright future mapped out, too, as he is set to join Manchester City when he turns 18. For now, though, Sullivan is continuing to push for more MLS minutes – and goals such as Monday's will help his case.

  "The future is always pretty exciting and nice to look at," he said this summer. "But as of right now, all my focus is on Philadelphia and making a playoff spot."