Cavan Sullivan starts for USMNT in debut against Peru
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Cavan Sullivan made his debut for the U.S. men's national team on September 26, starting in a friendly match against Peru in Orlando. The 16-year-old Philadelphia Union player received a yellow card in the 23rd minute and was substituted in the 62nd minute. Sullivan is one of 11 players to debut for the national team in this match, which ended in a 4-1 victory for the U.S. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity, describing it as a dream come true as he looks forward to future matches against Chile, Mexico, and Canada.
- •Cavan Sullivan debuted for USMNT against Peru on September 26.
- •He received a yellow card in the 23rd minute.
- •The U.S. national team featured 11 debutants in the match.
- •Sullivan was substituted in the 62nd minute.
- •The U.S. men's national team plays Chile next.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Cavan Sullivan has 'pinch-me moment' starting in USMNT debut
"The 16-year-old Philadelphia Union star said he's long hoped to play for the Stars and Stripes, living a dream against Peru.
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