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.

Mauricio Pochettino handed 11 players their senior debuts on Saturday, fueling excitement about the program's next generation ahead of the 2030 World Cup cycle.

Justin Ellis and Sebastian Berhalter were among the standout performers, reportedly rated 9 and 10 respectively, as manager Mauricio Pochettino fielded an overhauled U.S. lineup in the team's first match since the 2026 World Cup.

The U.S. men's national team defeated Peru in a lopsided friendly in Orlando, Florida, in its first outing since the 2026 World Cup, with two teenage players scoring in their international debuts.

Two teenage players scored in their first appearances for the national team as the U.S. defeated Peru in an exhibition match in Orlando.

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino admitted he regrets not being more involved in the appeal over Folarin Balogun's suspension at this summer's World Cup, saying the episode affected his squad's atmosphere.

ESPN's Player Performance Index returns to assess which American players are in the best form at their clubs as a new World Cup cycle begins.

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

The United States men's national team relied on its younger players to secure a win over Peru in its first outing since this year's World Cup.

Peru drew level against the United States men's national team in the first half of a friendly marking the Americans' first match since the last World Cup cycle.

The United States men's national team went ahead of Peru just four minutes into their post-World Cup friendly.

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

The next 15 days of international soccer feature the United States men's youth movement, Lionel Messi's expected farewell with Argentina, and the start of AFCON qualifying in Africa.

FIFA's expanded September international break brings a packed global fixture list, from high-profile friendlies to World Cup qualifiers.

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.

Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has named a squad that leaves out Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, the team's most prominent performers at the World Cup, according to ESPN.

The teenage attacker has been selected for the U.S. national team for the September/October international window.

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.