Soccer/UnionMauricio Pochettino says Cavan Sullivan is ‘ready’ for his USMNT run alongside the team’s new generation“I think he’s doing really well in Philadelphia, and that is why he is here," Pochettino said of the 16-year-old Union phenom. "He’s mature enough on the field to be there and to compete.”Jonathan Tannenwald These are the numbers that stand out in the Union’s remarkable regular season turnaroundKerith Gabriel A Bridesburg basement and three older brothers helped Cavan Sullivan become the future of U.S. SoccerMatt Breen Union alum Auston Trusty embraces being a USMNT role model for Cavan Sullivan and Neil PierreJonathan Tannenwald Despite the absence of key players, Union boss Ryan Richter remains ‘confident’ results will come against Orlando City Kerith Gabriel AdvertisementPhoto GalleriesMoreThe Big Picture: Golf at Merion, former stars return, and the best photos from a busy week in Philly sportsInquirer Staff Photographers Union vs. Necaxa photosYong Kim Union vs. Sounders FC photosYong Kim The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: Golf at Merion, former stars return, and the best photos from a busy week in Philly sportsInquirer Staff Photographers Union vs. Necaxa photosYong Kim Union vs. Sounders FC photosYong Kim The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers More StoriesPhilly sports summer? It’s Philly sports fall with a deluge of big events for each of the city’s pro teamsFrom Red October's return to the Birds to "King James" becoming a Sixer and more, there's no shortage of exciting moments coming to Philly and its sports teams.Mia Messina For all the hype, Cavan Sullivan has genuinely earned his moment on the USMNT’s biggest stageYes, he’s an amazing talent, and has marketing deals better than players twice his age. But that alone — never mind the hype — wouldn’t have seen Sullivan score six goals in the last six Union games.Jonathan Tannenwald Neil Pierre could be on the cusp of his next star turn as he heads to his first USMNT campIt’s understandable that Cavan Sullivan gets the most hype of the trio of young Union stars on Mauricio Pochettino's latest roster. But Pierre's turn is on the way, and he has earned the right to it.Jonathan Tannenwald The Union are changing the narrative around the fate of their season in real timeThe club has now tied an 11-game unbeaten streak. But it didn't come easy against a Sporting Kansas City team, which tested the Union's resilience more than it arguably has been this season.Kerith Gabriel Philly's Cavan Sullivan reacts to being called up to U.S. men's national team.Conor Smith and Mariam Akraz ‘Brothers’ Cavan Sullivan, Frankie Westfield, and Neil Pierre getting called up to the USMNT together is ‘another level’A trio of Union players — Cavan Sullivan, Frankie Westfield, and Neil Pierre, who are all 20 years old and younger — were called up to the U.S. men's national team on Thursday.Conor Smith Cavan Sullivan earns his first USMNT call-up, as do Union teammates Neil Pierre and Frankie Westfield"He deserves all the praise that he’s getting,” manager Mauricio Pochettino said of the 16-year-old phenom. And he saluted having "plenty of players from Philadelphia" on his latest squad.Jonathan Tannenwald Before Ryan Richter became the Union’s interim manager, he was a hooper from Bucks County with Iverson-like swagRichter is the latest native son to lead a Union team looking to prove the first half of their season was a fluke. Coincidentally, their Bucks County-based coach once had to do the same thing. Alex Coffey USWNT star Catarina Macario will miss upcoming Subaru Park friendly with season-ending injuryMacario hasn't played since joining the San Diego Wave in March. Now she joins the list of major U.S. names who are out of the big game against World Cup champion Spain in Chester next month.Jonathan Tannenwald Cavan Sullivan cemented his case for making the U.S. men’s national team in the Union’s rout of San DiegoHis brace in the club's 5-0 rout of San Diego was his fifth goal in as many games. Next up, a trip to face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday (8:30 p.m., Apple TV)Kerith Gabriel Cavan Sullivan scores two goals as the Union cruise past San Diego in 5-0 winThe Union extended their unbeaten streak to the last 10 matches, with eight victories, since the World Cup break. Associated Press The Union’s Milan Iloski returns to San Diego with a point to prove to his old clubIloski grew up in the San Diego area, and spent four months on loan with his hometown club last year. But the sides couldn't agree to a long-term deal, and he moved to the Union after that.Jonathan Tannenwald Quinn and Cavan Sullivan were great, but Bruno Damiani’s hat trick mattered most in the Union’s latest winNothing has held this team back more this year than a lack of goals from its top strikers. Did Damiani's big game against Cincinnati unlock him, or will it end up as another mirage?Jonathan Tannenwald Bruno Damiani and the Sullivan brothers fuel a statement win by the Union against FC CincinnatiThe Union jumped on an early red card with a Damiani hat trick. Quinn Sullivan had a goal and two assists, and Cavan Sullivan had two assists and some great combination plays with his brother.Jonathan Tannenwald Union interim manager Ryan Richter not satisfied with landing in a playoff spotSam Gregg and Courtesy of the Union See more storiesAdvertisement
Mauricio Pochettino says Cavan Sullivan is ‘ready’ for his USMNT run alongside the team’s new generation“I think he’s doing really well in Philadelphia, and that is why he is here," Pochettino said of the 16-year-old Union phenom. "He’s mature enough on the field to be there and to compete.”Jonathan Tannenwald
Mauricio Pochettino says Cavan Sullivan is ‘ready’ for his USMNT run alongside the team’s new generation“I think he’s doing really well in Philadelphia, and that is why he is here," Pochettino said of the 16-year-old Union phenom. "He’s mature enough on the field to be there and to compete.”Jonathan Tannenwald
These are the numbers that stand out in the Union’s remarkable regular season turnaroundKerith Gabriel
These are the numbers that stand out in the Union’s remarkable regular season turnaroundKerith Gabriel
A Bridesburg basement and three older brothers helped Cavan Sullivan become the future of U.S. SoccerMatt Breen
A Bridesburg basement and three older brothers helped Cavan Sullivan become the future of U.S. SoccerMatt Breen
Union alum Auston Trusty embraces being a USMNT role model for Cavan Sullivan and Neil PierreJonathan Tannenwald
Union alum Auston Trusty embraces being a USMNT role model for Cavan Sullivan and Neil PierreJonathan Tannenwald
Despite the absence of key players, Union boss Ryan Richter remains ‘confident’ results will come against Orlando City Kerith Gabriel
Despite the absence of key players, Union boss Ryan Richter remains ‘confident’ results will come against Orlando City Kerith Gabriel
The Big Picture: Golf at Merion, former stars return, and the best photos from a busy week in Philly sportsInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Golf at Merion, former stars return, and the best photos from a busy week in Philly sportsInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Golf at Merion, former stars return, and the best photos from a busy week in Philly sportsInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Golf at Merion, former stars return, and the best photos from a busy week in Philly sportsInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
Philly sports summer? It’s Philly sports fall with a deluge of big events for each of the city’s pro teamsFrom Red October's return to the Birds to "King James" becoming a Sixer and more, there's no shortage of exciting moments coming to Philly and its sports teams.Mia Messina
Philly sports summer? It’s Philly sports fall with a deluge of big events for each of the city’s pro teamsFrom Red October's return to the Birds to "King James" becoming a Sixer and more, there's no shortage of exciting moments coming to Philly and its sports teams.Mia Messina
For all the hype, Cavan Sullivan has genuinely earned his moment on the USMNT’s biggest stageYes, he’s an amazing talent, and has marketing deals better than players twice his age. But that alone — never mind the hype — wouldn’t have seen Sullivan score six goals in the last six Union games.Jonathan Tannenwald
For all the hype, Cavan Sullivan has genuinely earned his moment on the USMNT’s biggest stageYes, he’s an amazing talent, and has marketing deals better than players twice his age. But that alone — never mind the hype — wouldn’t have seen Sullivan score six goals in the last six Union games.Jonathan Tannenwald
Neil Pierre could be on the cusp of his next star turn as he heads to his first USMNT campIt’s understandable that Cavan Sullivan gets the most hype of the trio of young Union stars on Mauricio Pochettino's latest roster. But Pierre's turn is on the way, and he has earned the right to it.Jonathan Tannenwald
Neil Pierre could be on the cusp of his next star turn as he heads to his first USMNT campIt’s understandable that Cavan Sullivan gets the most hype of the trio of young Union stars on Mauricio Pochettino's latest roster. But Pierre's turn is on the way, and he has earned the right to it.Jonathan Tannenwald
The Union are changing the narrative around the fate of their season in real timeThe club has now tied an 11-game unbeaten streak. But it didn't come easy against a Sporting Kansas City team, which tested the Union's resilience more than it arguably has been this season.Kerith Gabriel
The Union are changing the narrative around the fate of their season in real timeThe club has now tied an 11-game unbeaten streak. But it didn't come easy against a Sporting Kansas City team, which tested the Union's resilience more than it arguably has been this season.Kerith Gabriel
Philly's Cavan Sullivan reacts to being called up to U.S. men's national team.Conor Smith and Mariam Akraz
Philly's Cavan Sullivan reacts to being called up to U.S. men's national team.Conor Smith and Mariam Akraz
‘Brothers’ Cavan Sullivan, Frankie Westfield, and Neil Pierre getting called up to the USMNT together is ‘another level’A trio of Union players — Cavan Sullivan, Frankie Westfield, and Neil Pierre, who are all 20 years old and younger — were called up to the U.S. men's national team on Thursday.Conor Smith
‘Brothers’ Cavan Sullivan, Frankie Westfield, and Neil Pierre getting called up to the USMNT together is ‘another level’A trio of Union players — Cavan Sullivan, Frankie Westfield, and Neil Pierre, who are all 20 years old and younger — were called up to the U.S. men's national team on Thursday.Conor Smith
Cavan Sullivan earns his first USMNT call-up, as do Union teammates Neil Pierre and Frankie Westfield"He deserves all the praise that he’s getting,” manager Mauricio Pochettino said of the 16-year-old phenom. And he saluted having "plenty of players from Philadelphia" on his latest squad.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan earns his first USMNT call-up, as do Union teammates Neil Pierre and Frankie Westfield"He deserves all the praise that he’s getting,” manager Mauricio Pochettino said of the 16-year-old phenom. And he saluted having "plenty of players from Philadelphia" on his latest squad.Jonathan Tannenwald
Before Ryan Richter became the Union’s interim manager, he was a hooper from Bucks County with Iverson-like swagRichter is the latest native son to lead a Union team looking to prove the first half of their season was a fluke. Coincidentally, their Bucks County-based coach once had to do the same thing. Alex Coffey
Before Ryan Richter became the Union’s interim manager, he was a hooper from Bucks County with Iverson-like swagRichter is the latest native son to lead a Union team looking to prove the first half of their season was a fluke. Coincidentally, their Bucks County-based coach once had to do the same thing. Alex Coffey
USWNT star Catarina Macario will miss upcoming Subaru Park friendly with season-ending injuryMacario hasn't played since joining the San Diego Wave in March. Now she joins the list of major U.S. names who are out of the big game against World Cup champion Spain in Chester next month.Jonathan Tannenwald
USWNT star Catarina Macario will miss upcoming Subaru Park friendly with season-ending injuryMacario hasn't played since joining the San Diego Wave in March. Now she joins the list of major U.S. names who are out of the big game against World Cup champion Spain in Chester next month.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan cemented his case for making the U.S. men’s national team in the Union’s rout of San DiegoHis brace in the club's 5-0 rout of San Diego was his fifth goal in as many games. Next up, a trip to face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday (8:30 p.m., Apple TV)Kerith Gabriel
Cavan Sullivan cemented his case for making the U.S. men’s national team in the Union’s rout of San DiegoHis brace in the club's 5-0 rout of San Diego was his fifth goal in as many games. Next up, a trip to face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday (8:30 p.m., Apple TV)Kerith Gabriel
Cavan Sullivan scores two goals as the Union cruise past San Diego in 5-0 winThe Union extended their unbeaten streak to the last 10 matches, with eight victories, since the World Cup break. Associated Press
Cavan Sullivan scores two goals as the Union cruise past San Diego in 5-0 winThe Union extended their unbeaten streak to the last 10 matches, with eight victories, since the World Cup break. Associated Press
The Union’s Milan Iloski returns to San Diego with a point to prove to his old clubIloski grew up in the San Diego area, and spent four months on loan with his hometown club last year. But the sides couldn't agree to a long-term deal, and he moved to the Union after that.Jonathan Tannenwald
The Union’s Milan Iloski returns to San Diego with a point to prove to his old clubIloski grew up in the San Diego area, and spent four months on loan with his hometown club last year. But the sides couldn't agree to a long-term deal, and he moved to the Union after that.Jonathan Tannenwald
Quinn and Cavan Sullivan were great, but Bruno Damiani’s hat trick mattered most in the Union’s latest winNothing has held this team back more this year than a lack of goals from its top strikers. Did Damiani's big game against Cincinnati unlock him, or will it end up as another mirage?Jonathan Tannenwald
Quinn and Cavan Sullivan were great, but Bruno Damiani’s hat trick mattered most in the Union’s latest winNothing has held this team back more this year than a lack of goals from its top strikers. Did Damiani's big game against Cincinnati unlock him, or will it end up as another mirage?Jonathan Tannenwald
Bruno Damiani and the Sullivan brothers fuel a statement win by the Union against FC CincinnatiThe Union jumped on an early red card with a Damiani hat trick. Quinn Sullivan had a goal and two assists, and Cavan Sullivan had two assists and some great combination plays with his brother.Jonathan Tannenwald
Bruno Damiani and the Sullivan brothers fuel a statement win by the Union against FC CincinnatiThe Union jumped on an early red card with a Damiani hat trick. Quinn Sullivan had a goal and two assists, and Cavan Sullivan had two assists and some great combination plays with his brother.Jonathan Tannenwald
Union interim manager Ryan Richter not satisfied with landing in a playoff spotSam Gregg and Courtesy of the Union
Union interim manager Ryan Richter not satisfied with landing in a playoff spotSam Gregg and Courtesy of the Union
