If you're good enough, you're old enough.
That aphorism rings true as highly-touted midfielder Cavan Sullivan formally inks his homegrown contract with the Philadelphia Union, becoming the fifth-youngest signing in MLS history.
Who does Sullivan join?
The 10 youngest players signed in MLS all-time
Player (club) | Age when signed | Year signed |
|---|---|---|
1. Maximo Carrizo (New York City) | 14 years, 0 days | 2022 |
2. Axel Kei (Real Salt Lake) | 14 years, 15 days | 2022 |
3. Freddy Adu (D.C. United) | 14 years, 168 days | 2004 |
4. Emmanuel Ochoa (San Jose) | 14 years, 191 days | 2019 |
5. Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia) | 14 years and 224 days | 2024 |
6. Christian McFarlane (New York City) | 14 years, 234 days | 2021 |
7. Nimfasha Berchimas (Charlotte) | 14 years, 268 days | 2022 |
8. Gabriel Slonina (Chicago) | 14 years, 297 days | 2019 |
9. Chance Cowell (San Jose) | 14 years, 318 days | 2023 |
10. Bento Estrela (New York) | 14 years, 364 days | 2021 |
