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45+1' (Halftime Lead)
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45+1'
Cavan Sullivan Backheel Breakthrough
At 16, gives Philadelphia Union the lead away at San Diego FC just before halftime. Recorded with 21K post views.
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Youngest Debutant in North American Sports
Sullivan's historic 2024 Philadelphia Union first-team appearance at 14 years, 293 days old.
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Union Homegrown Scoring Lineage
Following Brenden Aaronson & Paxten Aaronson, Sullivan solidifies Subaru Park's pipeline in MLS.
⚡ Historical Youngest Comparison
| Player | Club | Age | Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan Sullivan | Phila Union | 16 yrs | Backheel Goal @ San Diego (45+1') |
| Freddy Adu | D.C. United | 14 yrs, 320d | Youngest Goal in MLS History (2004) |
| Julian Hall | NY Red Bulls | 16 yrs, 87d | Equalizer vs Montreal (2024) |
| Brenden Aaronson | Phila Union | 18 yrs, 144d | First-Start Goal vs Atlanta (2019) |
Exportable Match & Milestone Card
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"age": 16,
"club": "Philadelphia Union",
"opponent": "San Diego FC",
"goal_timing": "Just Before Halftime (45+1')",
"tactical_play": "Backheel Assist/Goal Conversion",
"historical_rank": "Youngest Impact Scorer in Match Context",
"milestone_status": "Verified MLS Record Milestone",
"verified_post_source": "@MLS 2099319422833803579",
"engagement_views": "21K"
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