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Cavan Sullivan highlights, live stats from USA vs. Peru in 16-year-old's USMNT debut

  • The United States Men's National Team hosts Peru on Saturday at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, with 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan making his senior debut in the international friendly.
  • Manager Mauricio Pochettino, signed for four years, leads the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup cycle while testing new talent for the 2028 Olympic roster on home soil.
  • At 16, Sullivan becomes the fourth-youngest player to debut for the USMNT, behind only Freddy Adu, Mike Slivinski, and Mark Jonas, while joining three other Philadelphia or Union-connected starters.
  • Broadcast coverage includes TNT and Sling TV packages, with the friendly allowing 11 substitutions to give manager Pochettino flexibility to evaluate his full squad during the international window.
  • Upcoming matches against Chile, Mexico, and Canada continue the organization's four-game fall schedule, prioritizing development of the next generation of international soccer talent for future cycles.
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Why is Christian Pulisic not playing vs Peru today? Injury status and reason for USMNT star's absence explained

Christian Pulisic is absent as USMNT face Peru, with Mauricio Pochettino leading the Americans into their first post-2026 World Cup friendly.

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USA takes on Peru in first post-World Cup match

In their first match since the 2026 World Cup, the United States take on Peru in a friendly in Orlando, Florida.

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Who is Cavan Sullivan? Career, stats and why the 16-year-old is starting for the USMNT

The 16-year-old Philadelphia Union star starts for the USMNT against Peru, adding another milestone to his remarkable rise.

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Cavan Sullivan highlights, live stats from USA vs. Peru in 16-year-old's USMNT debut

With 16-year-old future star Cavan Sullivan in the starting lineup, the United States men's national team begins the 2030 World Cup cycle in earnest as they host South American side Peru in an international friendly.

·Charlotte, United States
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Cavan Sullivan makes USMNT debut in 4-1 win over Peru

Taking the field two days before his 17th birthday, Sullivan became the fourth-youngest player in team history. Union teammates Neil Pierre and Frankie Westfield also made their senior U.S. debuts.

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Will Cavan Sullivan debut for USMNT, watch USA vs. Peru soccer on Sling

Fresh off calling up a 16-year-old, the USMNT will face Peru in a friendly. Here's how to watch the game on Sling.

·New York, United States
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