USMNT identifies potential future star after World Cup struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Following the United States men's national team's disappointing World Cup exit against Belgium, attention shifts to young talent Cavan Sullivan. NFL analyst Brett Kollman has highlighted Sullivan, a 16-year-old midfielder for Philadelphia Union, as a likely star for the future. With one MLS goal and an assist to his name, Sullivan has already agreed to join Manchester City upon turning 18. His emergence comes as USMNT faces criticism over the performance of veteran Christian Pulisic during the tournament. Fans and analysts express hope for Sullivan's impact over the coming years as the team rebuilds.
- •USMNT lost to Belgium in the World Cup knockout stage.
- •Cavan Sullivan has played 29 MLS matches, scoring once.
- •Sullivan will join Manchester City upon turning 18.
- •Brett Kollman sees Sullivan as a potential future superstar.
- •Fans are optimistic about the team's future with emerging players.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s coming to save us’ – USMNT’s next superstar identified after Christian Pulisic’s World Cup struggles
"United States soccer fans may need a long time to recover from their heartbreaking World Cup defeat to Belgium. Mauricio Pochettino’s team captured the imagination of the American public with three victories at the tournament.
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