The Philadelphia Union have signed 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan to the largest homegrown contract in Major League Soccer history, with an agreement to transfer the phenom to English Premier League power Manchester City after he turns 18.
Philadelphia was not authorized to discuss details about the built-in transfer to Man City, but Sullivan confirmed to ESPN that Man City's involvement contributed to his decision to sign with his hometown club. His older brother, Quinn, 20, has been a first-team player since 2021.
"I think it would be cool to obviously have my first record, but it doesn't really matter to me if I beat it or not," Sullivan said of Adu's record. "I mean, everyone's on their own journey. It's not really where you start, it's about where you finish." By signing with the Union, staying at home with his parents and playing with his older brother, the hope is that remaining in a familiar, comfortable environment will ease the transition.
The Curtin and Sullivan families have a long shared history. Curtin played for Cavan's grandfather, Larry Sullivan, as a teenager and as a college player at Villanova, where Larry Sullivan was the head soccer coach from 1991 to 2007. As such, Curtin has been aware of Cavan Sullivan's development since he was very young.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Philadelphia Union deal with Cavan Sullivan has Man City clauseThe Philadelphia Union have signed 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan to the largest homegrown contract in Major League Soccer history, with an agreement to transfer the phenom to English Premier League power Manchester City after he turns 18.
Read more »
Red-hot Real Salt Lake beats the Philadelphia UnionReal Salt Lake beats the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on an 89th-minute goal and moves into a tie with the LA Galaxy for first place in Major League Soccer's Western Conference.
Read more »
Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United Draw 2-2Mikael Uhre and Kai Wagner scored for Philadelphia Union to secure a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United. Daniel Ríos scored the first goal of his career for Atlanta United, while Uhre and Wagner found the net for Philadelphia Union.
Read more »
Jalen Hurts donates $200K to fund air conditioning at Philadelphia schoolsPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is donating $200,000 to fund air conditioning in Philadelphia public schools
Read more »
Philadelphia bus terminal could be moving to Old CityPhiladelphia city officials are looking to move the popular Greyhound bus station which also services Peter Pan, Flix buses and other charter buses to Old City after several other previous location changes.
Read more »
‘Philadelphia's story is actually a good one': Mayor says attendance, grades up at city schoolsPhiladelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker addressed on the state of the city's school system before City Council on Tuesday.
Read more »