Cavan Sullivan has ‘pinch-me moment’ starting in USMNT debut

Cavan Sullivan's dreams came true much quicker than most players, but he insists his U.S. men's national team on Saturday, Sept. 26 in Orlando was, indeed, a dream come true.

The 16-year-old Philadelphia Union sensation started the match and was active early, getting a number of touches in the box – and also picking up a 23rd-minute yellow card.

After saying being called in was a pinch-me moment, Sullivan said his debut was "even more of a pinch-me moment. I’ve dreamt of this day my entire childhood," he told TNT after the match. "This means so much to me and my family. It’s an extreme honor to represent my country."

He was replaced in 62nd-minute line change with veterans like Sebastian Berhalter and Antonee Robinson checking into the game. In this September-October window, Sullivan hopes to soak up the lessons those England-based players and other new U.S. teammates share.

"I’m just trying to learn every day and get better and better, do more on the field and learn from the older guys and cherish every moment," he said.

Sullivan was one of 11 players who saw their first minutes with the U.S. in the 4-1 victory over the South American…

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