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USA's new breakout star? Sullivan living up to Premier League promise

Teenage midfielder Cavan Sullivan recently celebrated his sixteenth birthday just before earning his fourth cap for the United States men's national team in a four-goal victory against Peru. The young playmaker, whose future rights belong to Manchester City ahead of an upcoming transfer, has been delivering standout offensive numbers in Major League Soccer following the conclusion of the World Cup.

Across recent fixtures for the Philadelphia Union, the teenager has accumulated multiple goals and assists while securing regular selections to the league's weekly best XI squad. These recent displays place his offensive output alongside established league figures such as Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, and Luis Suarez.

Meanwhile, the player's upcoming parent club faces an appeal process following a recent ruling regarding financial regulations.

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