The 16-year-old is desperate to leave an impression, and that bears out in the statistics: Around one in four of Sullivan’s passes are considered ‘progressive’ — a pass that moves the ball at least 25 percent closer to the opposition goal — while almost nine per cent of his carries include a take-on, the fourth-highest rate in the division.

Homegrown midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history to receive a red card on Wednesday night against Inter Miami, but that booking has since been rescinded. On Friday,

After going down 2-0 in an ugly first half, the Union came from behind with all three goals in the second frame. Sullivan assisted the first and second, and Damiami scored the equalizer and winner.

Messi, 39, the league’s back-to-back MVP, has been Miami’s lone bright spot during the club’s four-match winless streak. Miami lost two of its three Leagues Cup matches, then was routed 4-1 by Nashville SC on Saturday. Wednesday’s result leaves Miami in second place in the Eastern Conference, seven points behind Nashville.

Lionel Messi could be facing discipline from MLS after a late-game incident overshadowed Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night. Deep into stoppage time, a scuffle broke out after Miami defender Ian Fray made contact with Philadelphia's Quinn Sullivan,

The 2030 World Cup could be the first for Cavan Sullivan.

The Union youngster picked up a silly red, but his act wasn't the only slightly bizarre incident in Major League Soccer's midweek slate

The Union made it clear that despite their place in the standings, a payroll that dwarfs most of the league, and players that aren’t world-renowned like Miami’s, they’re not about to take disrespect.