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16-year-old Cavan Sullivan welcomes LeBron James to Philly after scoring: MLS roundup

Cavan Sullivan Shines as MLS's Youngest Star in Philadelphia's Victory

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Cavan Sullivan, the Philadelphia Union midfielder, made history on Saturday by becoming the youngest player in MLS history to record a five-match goal contribution streak. At just 16 years and 342 days old, he scored in the 75th minute of the Union’s 2-0 victory over CF Montreal. This marked his third consecutive goal, contributing to a total of 11 goal contributions this season, surpassing the previous record held by Freddy Adu.

Sullivan celebrated his achievement by mimicking LeBron James with a chalk toss, saying, "I was waiting to do that for a while... Tonight, great crowd, I figured it was the perfect time."

Earlier in his career, Sullivan made headlines by becoming the youngest player to debut in North American team sports history on July 17, 2024, at 14 years and 293 days old.

In other action, Vincent Janssen netted the first hat-trick in Portland Timbers history during their thrilling 5-4 victory over Minnesota United. Janssen's goals came in the 11th, 26th, and 55th minutes, leading the Timbers to victory in his first start since joining from Royal Antwerp.

Meanwhile, Toronto FC and Chicago Fire played to a wild 4-4 draw, featuring a hat-trick from Josh Sargent and contributions from Robert Lewandowski. The match saw Derrick Etienne Jr score a late equalizer for Toronto, while both teams extended their unbeaten runs to six matches.

Lastly, Breel Embolo scored a late penalty to secure a 2-2 draw for Atlanta United against Inter Miami, with Lionel Messi providing an assist but failing to score. Embolo's debut was marked by a missed chance for a game-winner in stoppage time.

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