Cavan Sullivan’s first goal for the U.S. men’s national team came against its biggest rival.
The 17-year-old took advantage of a dreadful error from Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel on Saturday, Oct. 3, finding the net from long distance to become the youngest USMNT goal-scorer ever.
With the USMNT up 1-0 in the 63rd minute, Sullivan intercepted a pass from Rangel 30 yards from goal. With the Mexico goalkeeper stranded way off his line, Sullivan calmly chipped the ball over his head and into an empty net.
😱🇺🇸 ¡¡TALA RANGEL SE EQUIVOCA Y CAVAN SULLIVAN NO PERDONA!!
⚽🔥 El arquero mexicano intentó jugar con Israel Reyes, pero dejó el balón servido para Sullivan, quien marcó su primer gol con @USMNT y puso el 2-0 ante México.
¿Debe Rafa Márquez mantener la confianza en Rangel?… pic.twitter.com/9VgMJQy8GO
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) October 4, 2026
Sullivan broke the record set by Mathis Albert just four days ago. Albert scored against Chile at age 17 years, 131 days, breaking a record previously held by Christian Pulisic.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest USMNT scorer ever with Mexico strike