Cavan Sullivan sets record in Philadelphia Union victory over CF Montreal
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

The Philadelphia Union defeated CF Montreal 2-0 on Saturday night in Chester, Pennsylvania, extending their unbeaten streak to eight matches. Midfielder Danley Jean Jacques opened the scoring in the 57th minute before 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan added an insurance goal in the 75th minute. Sullivan’s strike made him the first teenager to record a goal contribution in five consecutive matches, while also surpassing a historical mark previously set by Freddy Adu. Union goalkeeper Andre Blake secured the clean sheet by saving a penalty kick from Prince Owusu in the 68th minute. Montréal goalkeeper Sébastien Breza recorded six saves in the loss. Philadelphia currently holds a 7-10-6 record and returns to action on Wednesday against FC Cincinnati, while Montreal hosts Charlotte FC on the same day.
- •Philadelphia Union defeated CF Montreal 2-0 at home.
- •Cavan Sullivan scored in his third consecutive match.
- •Andre Blake saved a 68th-minute penalty kick from Prince Owusu.
- •Danley Jean Jacques scored his third goal of the season.
- •Philadelphia hosts FC Cincinnati on Wednesday.
- 4:38 PMThe Guardian Sport — Cavan Sullivan channels LeBron James celebration after scoring: MLS roundup
- 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — Watch future USMNT star Cavan Sullivan score record-breaking MLS goal and celebrate like LeBron James
- 4:15 AMESPN — Cavan Sullivan, 16, breaks Freddy Adu's MLS mark
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Teenager Cavan Sullivan makes MLS history in Union's 2-0 victory over Montreal
"16-year-old welcomes LeBron to 76ers Vincent Janssen scores Timbers’ first MLS hat-trick Embolo scores, Messi assists in charged match Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in MLS history to record a five-match goal contribution streak on Saturday. At 16 years and 342 days old, Sullivan scored in his third consecutive MLS match on Saturday when he tallied in the 75th minute of the Union’s 2-0 victory over CF Montreal. He has three goals and three assists during his past five league matches. Continue reading...
"Cavan Sullivan scored in a third straight match to become the first teenager with a goal contribution in five straight and the Philadelphia Union beat CF Montreal 2-0 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to eight. The 16-year-old Sullivan added an insurance goal — unassisted in the 75th minute for his fourth netter of the campaign. Neither team found the net until Danley Jean Jacques scored for the third time — unassisted in the 57th minute to give Philadelphia (7-10-6) the lead.
"Cavan Sullivan scored the Philadelphia Union’s second goal in their 2-0 victory over Montreal on Saturday. The 16-year-old, who has agreed to join Manchester City when he turns 18, is having a breakthrough season.
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 6, 2026, 4:38 PMCavan Sullivan channels LeBron James celebration after scoring: MLS roundup
16-year-old welcomes LeBron to 76ers Vincent Janssen scores Timbers’ first MLS hat-trick Embolo scores, Messi assists in charged match Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in MLS history to record a five-match goal contribution streak on Saturday. At 16 years and 342 days old, Sullivan scored in his third consecutive MLS match on Saturday when he tallied in the 75th minute of the Union’s 2-0 victory over CF Montreal. He has three goals and three assists during his past five league matches. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 9:26 AMWatch future USMNT star Cavan Sullivan score record-breaking MLS goal and celebrate like LeBron James
Cavan Sullivan scored the Philadelphia Union’s second goal in their 2-0 victory over Montreal on Saturday. The 16-year-old, who has agreed to join Manchester City when he turns 18, is having a breakthrough season.
- ESPNSep 6, 2026, 4:15 AMCavan Sullivan, 16, breaks Freddy Adu's MLS mark
Philadelphia Union teenage star Cavan Sullivan scored in a third successive MLS game and in the process broke a record set by one-time U.S. soccer prodigy Freddy Adu.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:38 AMTeenager Cavan Sullivan makes MLS history in Union's 2-0 victory over Montreal
Cavan Sullivan scored in a third straight match to become the first teenager with a goal contribution in five straight and the Philadelphia Union beat CF Montreal 2-0 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to eight. The 16-year-old Sullivan added an insurance goal — unassisted in the 75th minute for his fourth netter of the campaign. Neither team found the net until Danley Jean Jacques scored for the third time — unassisted in the 57th minute to give Philadelphia (7-10-6) the lead.
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