Cavan Sullivan impresses on USA debut at age 16
Manchester City's teenage signing made his United States debut on Saturday, justifying the club's decision to sign him.
Manchester City's teenage signing made his United States debut on Saturday, justifying the club's decision to sign him.

As a new wave of debutantes joins the USMNT during the September international window, analysts compare their statistical profiles to established European stars.

Sullivan earned his first international start for the United States against Peru, the youngest player to do so since 2006.

U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino has called up 16-year-old Philadelphia Union forward Cavan Sullivan for the upcoming FIFA international window, while veteran Christian Pulisic was omitted from the squad, according to ESPN.

An ESPN report highlights a new generation of U.S. men's national team players, with teenager Cavan Sullivan drawing attention despite the absence of star Christian Pulisic from the squad.