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Sports Illustrated
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Ben Steiner

How U.S. Soccer Prodigy Cavan Sullivan Is Making History With His New Adidas Cleats

Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to ever play in an MLS match back in 2024 and has enjoyed a breakout summer with the Philadelphia Union in 2026. Yet, he’s making more history than just his performances on the pitch.

Playing for the Union as a 16-year-old, having made his debut at 14, Sullivan is the first player in elite soccer to wear Adidas’ 3D-printed cleats, bringing the technology into professional games for the first time.

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