U.S. Teen Sullivan Makes Historic Debut

The U.S. men's national team prodigy, who marked his 17th birthday on Monday, was the fourth 16-year-old to represent the Stars and Stripes and the first in over two decades. Sullivan, who has seven goals and nine assists in his last nine games for Philadelphia Union, looked comfortable alongside seven World Cup veterans in Mauricio Pochettino's starting lineup.

Veteran Tyler Adams praised Sullivan as 'a special player,' noting his impressive maturity despite his young age. The teenager may see more action against Chile on Tuesday night as the U.S. continues its new World Cup cycle. lebandit.lat