Cavan Sullivan makes USMNT history vs. Mexico — ‘It’s the best feeling I’ve ever experienced’
Cavan Sullivan learned he was starting against Mexico and felt his stomach drop, and then he took a nap. Hours later, the 17-year-old made USMNT history.
Glendale, Arizona — Cavan Sullivan was thrilled when he heard he would start against Mexico, his country's arch-nemesis and the prime test of the friendly in Arizona. The 17-year-old had previously debuted against Peru, but Mexico felt like an entirely different challenge. After sharing the news with his family, Sullivan went to sleep.
When the match began, he took a nap and watched the action unfold. In the 63rd minute, Sullivan became the youngest U.S. men's national team goal-scorer, overtaking Mathis Albert, another 17-year-old. After winning the ball in a high-pressure situation, Sullivan calmly chipped the ball into the net, defying expectations and making history.
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