{"id":7077019,"date":"2026-10-05T15:15:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7077019"},"modified":"2026-10-05T15:15:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:15:13","slug":"cavan-sullivan-delivers-biggest-pinch-me-moment-in-first-usmnt-mexico-encounter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7077019","title":{"rendered":"Cavan Sullivan delivers &#8220;biggest pinch me&#8221; moment in first USMNT-Mexico encounter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four days after Mathis Albert etched his name into U.S. Men\u2019s National Team history, Cavan Sullivan followed suit. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sullivan scored his first senior goal for the squad in Saturday\u2019s 3-0 friendly victory over CONCACAF rivals Mexico. The 17-year-old attacker surpassed Albert as the youngest-ever goalscorer in program history, rising to the occasion in his first senior USMNT-Mexico showdown. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sullivan has drawn plenty of excitement this year after a breakout campaign with the Philadelphia Union, leading to his first involvement with the USMNT. Although he did not score or assist in the victories over Peru and Chile, Sullivan showed plenty of fight and potential, giving Mauricio Pochettino plenty to think of leading into Saturday\u2019s match. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pochettino rewarded Sullivan with a start at State Farm Stadium, and despite a quiet first half, Sullivan flipped the match on its head with a sensational piece of play after the hour mark. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s the biggest pinch me moment ever,\u201d Sullivan told TNT Sports postmatch after the win. \u201cThese are moments you dream of since you\u2019re 3, 4, 5, 6 years old. I manifested this moment, not just these past couple hours when I found out I was starting but my whole life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is an incredible moment for my family, for me, what an honor it is,\u201d he added. \u201cJust really grateful that the coaches trusted in me and gave me this opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sbisoccer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/C.-Sullivan-2-1200x675.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-754354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sbisoccer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/C.-Sullivan-2-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/sbisoccer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/C.-Sullivan-2-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/sbisoccer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/C.-Sullivan-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sbisoccer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/C.-Sullivan-2.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel committed an error on Julian Hall\u2019s opening goal, Sullivan took advantage of Rangel\u2019s second error of the match to double the hosts lead minutes before coming off the field.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rangel looked to play a pass to a Mexico teammate but instead mis hit the pass, allowing Sullivan to intercept 30+ yards out. Sullivan didn\u2019t panic, but instead, gathered himself, looked up and chipped a long-range shot into the back of the net with Rangel staring in disbelief.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sullivan raced off to the corner flag and was greeted by all of his USMNT teammates, those on the field with him, and those warming up on the sidelines. It would be Sullivan\u2019s last major involvement in the match as he was substituted off shortly after, but a moment that he won\u2019t forget anytime soon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI just remember chipping the ball, hoping it didn\u2019t hit the crossbar or go over,\u201d Sullivan said about the goalscoring play. \u201cI was getting nervous when it was in the air and then it\u2019s a blur.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m really happy that the guys ran down and celebrated with me,\u201d he added. \u201cThis team\u2019s really special.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sullivan was substituted off after 65 minutes, finishing the match with eight duels won, three tackles completed, and three defensive recoveries. His goal though would be the major takeaway from his performance, one that certainly will continue to raise the excitement and expectations in him from USMNT fans and supporters. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pochettino believes that Sullivan is a one-of-a-kind player and it\u2019s easy to see why after his game-changing goal. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe\u2019s a fighter, he\u2019s a warrior,\u201d Pochettino said about Sullivan in his postmatch press conference. \u201cIt\u2019s difficult to find this type of player. Tremendous quality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sullivan will now prepare for what he hopes is a fourth and final appearance of the window as the USMNT faces Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Four days after Mathis Albert etched his name into U.S. Men\u2019s National Team history, Cavan Sullivan followed suit. 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