Yannick Bright allegedly punches Cavan Sullivan during heated MLS clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

A brawl erupted late in the match between Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union as Yannick Bright allegedly punched 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, who was playing his first professional match. The incident occurred during stoppage time of the 2-2 draw on August 19, leading to red cards for both players. Sullivan's brother, Quinn, was involved in a separate confrontation that sparked the altercation. Union interim coach Ryan Richter stated they would appeal Sullivan's automatic one-match ban resulting from the incident. Bright, who has now received two red cards this MLS season, will miss Miami's next game against Toronto FC.
- •Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union ended in a 2-2 draw on August 19.
- •Yannick Bright allegedly struck Cavan Sullivan during a late-game brawl.
- •Sullivan received his first professional red card for the altercation.
- •Union plans to appeal Sullivan's one-match ban following the incident.
- •Bright's suspension leaves him unavailable for Miami's next match against Toronto FC.
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"Inter Miami's Yannick Bright appeared to throw a punch at 16-year-old Philadelphia Union star Cavan Sullivan during a chaotic stoppage-time fight on Wednesday evening
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