The Manchester City-bound 15-year-old talent fully plans to be among the Union first team in 2025

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Cavan Sullivan backed himself for more playing timeAgreed to sign for Manchester City once he turns 18Also promised that Union would compete for MLS CupFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

MIAMI – Philadelpha Union rising star Cavan Sullivan said Thursday that he plans to see the pitch more in what is expected to be his first full season as an MLS player. The attacking midfielder, who has already agreed to sign for Man City when he turns 18, became the youngest debutant in professional American sports history last July when he appeared for the Union at 14 years and 293 days

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The Union midfielder also announced that he plans to help his side return to the top of MLS. Philadelphia failed to make MLS playoffs last year, and parted ways with long time coach Jim Curtin after the season.

WHAT SULLIVAN SAID

Speaking at MLS Media Day, Sullivan outlined his expectations for the 2025 season: "Obviously, I have goals of playing more, be a consistent player, but as a team… new coach, new players, that's a new year. We want to redeem ourselves for 2024. I think we let down ourselves the organization, more importantly, the city of Philadelphia. So yeah, 2025 is a big year, and I'm looking forward to it, but we're going for the MLS Cup."

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Sullivan is expected to be in the fold for the Union this season. The 15-year-old will look to make an impact as the Eastern Conference side pursue a first MLS Cup in franchise history.