Sullivan Becomes Youngest USMNT Goalscorer in Mexico Win

Cavan Sullivan became the youngest USMNT goalscorer at 17 years and five days as the United States beat Mexico 3-0 in a friendly at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The match was the 80th between the rivals. Told that morning he would start, Sullivan shared the news with his parents and brother who had traveled to Arizona, said he visualizes and tries to manifest good things, and took a nap. He later pressed goalkeeper Raúl Rangel, intercepted a misplaced pass outside the area, and chipped him from distance, then sprinted to the corner flag where teammates mobbed him. Mauricio Pochettino hugged him when he was subbed off minutes later. Julian Hall, 18, opened scoring in the 28th minute with a close-range finish after Gio Reyna's cross. Hall has scored in each of his first three internationals. Malik Tillman added a late third after a Mexico backpass error. Mateo Chávez was sent off in the second half. Captain Tyler Adams credited Sullivan's relentless press for forcing the mistake and said he told him to turn and shoot. Pochettino called Sullivan a fighter and warrior with balance in and out of possession. Sullivan said that was not the way he pictured scoring, but the celebration was. CONTESTED: Outlets put Sullivan's goal in the 62nd or 63rd minute. AFP listed prior holder Mathis Albert at 17 years 31 days; the Sunday Guardian at 17 years 131 days. AFP named the ejected player Luis Chavez; others name Mateo Chávez.