Watching Cavan Sullivan, excitement is tempered by memories of hypetrains past
The 16-year-old Union star isn’t the first wunderkind to be feted by the American soccersphere
TL;DR
- Cavan Sullivan, nearing his 17th birthday, has impressed with multiple goals and assists in recent games.
- He broke Freddy Adu's record as the youngest MLS debutant.
- Sullivan's advanced metrics suggest he is having the best MLS season ever by a teenager.
- The American soccer community is hesitant to hype young prodigies due to previous disappointments like Freddy Adu, Julian Green, and Gedion Zelalem.
- While many young talents have not panned out, Christian Pulisic is cited as an example of someone who has achieved significant success.
- Sullivan has already scored more goals in a partial MLS season than Adu did in his best season.
- Manchester City has arranged for Sullivan's transfer when he turns 18, indicating belief in his talent.