The wait is over for 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan.
Sullivan scored his first two senior goals for the Philadelphia Union in Thursday’s 7-0 second leg victory over Defence Force in CONCACAF Champions Cup action. The U.S. youth national team standout also added two assists as Bradley Carnell’s men rolled their way into the Round of 16 after an 12-0 aggregate scoreline.
Geiner Martinez opened the scoring for the Union in the seventh minute before Jovan Lukic doubled the hosts lead from the penalty spot three minutes later.
Sullivan set up Stas Korzeniowski to make it 3-0 in the 12th minute, giving the homegrown midfielder his second assist of the tournament.
Korzeniowski extended Philadelphia’s lead to 4-0 early in the second half before Sullivan teed up Ben Bender for his first club goal before the hour mark.
Sullivan added to the scoring with 14 minutes to play, drilling home a left-footed shot into the back of the net. He became the youngest American goalscorer in Champions Cup history with the finish.
The young midfielder would then add his second goal before the final whistle, finishing off Sal Olivas’ cross with a simple tap in.
The Union would advance to the Round of 16, setting up a date with Liga MX heavyweights Club America.