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.
- 4:15 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
"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.
"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.
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External links- 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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