Landon Donovan says Cavan Sullivan, 16, deserves USMNT call-up
Landon Donovan has called on USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino to hand 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan his first senior call-up this month.
As soon as 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan scored the goal against the New York Red Bulls over the weekend, he became one of the most important players for the Philadelphia Union, earning six goals and 11 assists this season. His goal contributions in four consecutive games have made him a rising star in American soccer. USMNT legend Landon Donovan has recently called for Pochettino to include Sullivan in the national team, stating that there are not many attacking players in America who are American and doing this, let alone at his age.
Donovan believes that if Sullivan can make the USMNT by 2024, he should be given the opportunity now. The USMNT has scheduled four friendlies in late September and early October, with Sullivan's potential appearance slated for September 26 against Peru, which would make him the fourth-youngest player to play for the team. USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard also agrees with Donovan's assessment, praising Sullivan's mental toughness and personality.
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