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Why Cavan Sullivan, hyped as the world’s best 14-year-old soccer player, chose to turn pro with the Union

In a few years, Sullivan will play for English superpower Manchester City. But for now he has chosen to start with his hometown team. Here's the inside story of why he picked the Union.

Union manager Jim Curtin, Cavan Sullivan, reserve team coach Marlon LeBlanc, and academy director Jon Scheer (from left to right) pose for a photo as Sullivan holds up his new No. 6 jersey after a news conference Thursday at Subaru Park.
Union manager Jim Curtin, Cavan Sullivan, reserve team coach Marlon LeBlanc, and academy director Jon Scheer (from left to right) pose for a photo as Sullivan holds up his new No. 6 jersey after a news conference Thursday at Subaru Park.Read moreJonathan Tannenwald / Staff