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Pochettino Names 16-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan Ready for USMNT

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:51 PM UTC · How we work

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Pochettino Calls Up Sullivan

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino announced 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan is ready for USMNT duty.
Sullivan recorded six goals and eight assists in his last eight MLS games for Philadelphia Union.
If he plays, Sullivan would become the youngest USMNT debutant since Freddy Adu in 2006.
Pochettino warned staff to protect young players from hype that could damage their careers.

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Tim Ream Honored

TNT, HBO Max, Universo and Peacock will televise each of the four U.S. men’s national team friendlies live.
Westwood One Sports will broadcast English radio coverage while Fútbol de Primera provides Spanish commentary nationwide.
Tim Ream will be honored in St. Louis with a pre-game ceremony and Q&A for fans at Amsterdam Tavern.

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Historical Context

In 2006, 14-year-old Freddy Adu debuted for USMNT, becoming the youngest player and drawing immediate national media focus across the American soccer landscape. US Soccer Federation and Philadelphia Union highlighted his six goals, eight assists in eight MLS games, prompting TNT, HBO Max, and Peacock broadcast rights. Today, coach Mauricio Pochettino urges 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan onto the USMNT while Tim Ream receives a St. Louis ceremony, mirroring Adu’s early spotlight. The pattern shows that national TV and radio exposure via Westwood One and Fútbol de Primera can boost player marketability and intensify roster pressure.

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Pochettino Calls Up Sullivan

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino announced 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan is ready for USMNT duty.
Sullivan recorded six goals and eight assists in his last eight MLS games for Philadelphia Union.
If he plays, Sullivan would become the youngest USMNT debutant since Freddy Adu in 2006.
Pochettino warned staff to protect young players from hype that could damage their careers.

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