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Cavan Sullivan wears Adidas' historic 3D-printed boots in MLS match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:28 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Cavan Sullivan wears Adidas' historic 3D-printed boots in MLS match

Summary

Cavan Sullivan, a 16-year-old midfielder for Philadelphia Union, made history by debuting Adidas' 3D-printed football boots in a match against New York Red Bulls. This event marks the first time a player has worn these groundbreaking boots during a professional game. Developed under Adidas' Project RAP, the boots are custom-fitted to Sullivan's foot shape and biomechanics. Designed to celebrate his heritage, the boots feature the flags of the United States, Bangladesh, and Germany. This innovation may pave the way for broader adoption of bespoke footwear among professional players.

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Key Details

•Cavan Sullivan is the first to wear Adidas’ 3D-printed boots.
•Sullivan debuted the boots in a match on July 27, 2026.
•The boots were custom-developed for his unique specifications.
•Sullivan's design includes flags representing his heritage.
•This innovation could influence future footwear in professional soccer.

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10:28 PMYahoo Sports — MLS wonderkid Cavan Sullivan makes Adidas history before Lionel Messi with groundbreaking boots

What they're saying

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Philadelphia Union wonderkid Cavan Sullivan has made Adidas history ahead of Lionel Messi with his latest football boots. While Sullivan and Messi are at opposite ends of their careers, they are two of the top MLS stars sponsored by Adidas.
— Yahoo Sports

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