USA's new breakout star? Sullivan living up to Premier League promise
Cavan Sullivan made his United States debut on Saturday aged just 16 - and produced a performance to show just why Manchester City moved to sign him.
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"So it's no surprise that the country hopes for a star in men's soccer to match the many it has had in women's soccer."
— Jonathan Tannenwald , Academic
"'His outstanding quality is the mentality that he has, and the way that he approaches every game and every day, and that's what pushes him to get better and better.'"
— Ryan Richter , Athlete
Key People
Cavan Sullivan is a 16-year-old American teenager who is set to join Manchester City from Philadelphia Union.
Jonathan Tannenwald is the chief soccer correspondent for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ryan Richter is the interim coach of the Philadelphia Union.
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Cavan Sullivan made his United States debut on Saturday aged just 16 - and produced a performance to show just why Manchester City moved to sign him.
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