The report says Sullivan recorded seven goals and 12 assists in 26 league appearances, giving him 19 goal contributions. That output reportedly puts him level with Alphonso Davies’ 2018 mark for the second-most goal contributions by a teenager in an MLS season.
Only Diego Fagundez, who recorded 20 in 2013, is said to sit above him on that list. The numbers underline why Sullivan’s award carries more weight than its age record. He has been producing decisive actions while holding a regular place in a team that reportedly climbed to sixth in the Eastern Conference.
Sullivan’s club form has also accelerated his international pathway. The report says he started the United States’ 4-1 win over Peru at just 16, becoming the youngest player to start for the national team since Freddy Adu in 2006.
He then appeared from the bench in the 4-2 victory against Chile. Those matches came during a period of heavy experimentation, but Sullivan’s starting role against Peru remains significant. It points to growing trust in his ability to operate at senior level, not simply a desire to give a highly rated teenager a late appearance.
The challenge now is managing expectations. Sullivan’s goal contributions and starting run have created momentum, while his international involvement has raised the profile around him. The next Union fixtures and upcoming United States camps will show whether he can sustain that production against opponents prepared specifically to limit his influence.