Philadelphia Union interim boss Ryan Richter says his side have earned their club-record 14-game MLS unbeaten run ahead of Saturday's home meeting with Charlotte FC. The Union beat Chicago Fire 3-1 on Wednesday, with Cavan Sullivan setting a teenage record for single-season goal contributions in MLS.
Philadelphia Union boss Ryan Richter says his side will be tested by Robert Lewandowski and the Chicago Fire as the Union look to extend a club-record unbeaten run on Wednesday at Soldier Field.
The United States defeated Peru 4-1 in Orlando after handing opportunities to 11 newcomers, with Justin Ellis, Cavan Sullivan and Julian Hall among the young players who energized the team and its supporters.
Philadelphia Union teenager Cavan Sullivan, already contracted to join Manchester City, made his senior USA debut at 16 years and 363 days in a 4-1 friendly win over Peru. The midfielder has seven goals and five assists in MLS this season and is in the midst of a red-hot run of form, fuelling comparisons with Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez.
Fresh off a round-of-16 World Cup exit, the United States opened the 2030 cycle with a 4-1 friendly rout of Peru in Orlando. Justin Ellis opened the scoring on his debut, Gianluca Lapadula equalised for Peru, but Malik Tillman's penalty, Julian Hall's debut strike and Sebastian Berhalter's late screamer sealed the win. Eleven players earned first caps, including 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, the youngest US debutant in over two decades, while Tyler Adams captained the side for the first time under Mauricio Pochettino.
Cavan Sullivan starred and matched an MLS record as the Philadelphia Union rallied from three goals down to defeat Sporting Kansas City 4-3 in a thrilling contest.