Cavan Sullivan — just 17 years old — becomes youngest USMNT player to score in 3-0 win vs. Mexico

Glendale, Arizona (AP) — Seventeen-year-old Cavan Sullivan made history by becoming the youngest player to score for the U.S. men's national team, adding to fellow teenager Julian Hall's goal in a 3-0 victory over Mexico during an international friendly. The match was the 80th between the two rivals. Sullivan scored in the 62nd minute, intercepting a weak pass from Mexico goalkeeper José Rangel before sending a powerful shot over the goalkeeper's head.

Hall, playing for New York Red Bulls, scored the second goal in the 28th minute following a deflection off Rangel. Malik Tillman added the third goal in the 84th minute. Mexico fell behind to a red card for Mateo Chávez in the 67th minute, which led to their defeat. This 3-0 win marked the first meeting between the rivals since Mexico's 2-1 victory in the 2025 Gold Cup final.