Cavan Sullivan was hyped as the next US star as a young kid. At 17, he’s met elite expectations

Chester, Pennsylvania (AP) — Cavan Sullivan, the son of a teacher and a lawyer, grew up with a strong emphasis on education in his household. During a graduation speech, Sullivan expressed admiration for his father, calling him "not only my favorite teacher of all time, but my role model," and also mentioned his mother as "my favorite lawyer, AKA my mom," who inspired him to think strategically.

The article discusses Sullivan's journey as one of the top prospects in soccer, starting from his childhood in northeast Philadelphia.