Cavan Sullivan sets record in Philadelphia Union victory over CF Montreal

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Cavan Sullivan sets record in Philadelphia Union victory over CF Montreal
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
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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...

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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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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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