USA vs Mexico player ratings — Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest American international goalscorer

Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to score for the USA men’s national team. | Photo Credit: AP

Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to score for the US men’s national team in its 3-0 win over Mexico in Glendale on Saturday, October 3.

The 17-year-old, who plays for Philadelphia Union and is expected to move to Manchester City, found the net midway through the second half to put USA 2-0 up.

At 17 years and five days, Sullivan broke Mathis Albert’s five-day-old record as the youngest US goalscorer.

USA clincially capitalised on two mistakes from Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel to ascend into a two-goal lead. Julian Hall added his third goal in as many games to give Mauricio Pochettino’s side the lead in the first half, before Sullivan added the second.

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Things got worse for Mexico when Luis Chavez was shown a red card for shoving a hand into the face of Sebastian Berhalter in the 68th minute.

Malik Tilman sealed the result with a third when he latched onto a backpass and found the top corner for 3-0.

The result puts further pressure of Mexio manager Rafael Marquez, who is still without a win since taking over after the FIFA World Cup 2026.

USA vs Mexico player ratings

USA: Kochen (7.3), Freeman (8.1), Richards (6.8), Trusty (7.8), Robinson (7.7), Sullivan (8.3), Berhalter (7.4), Adams (7.3), Reyna (6.6), Hall (7.7), Tillman (8.1); Subs: Musah (6.7), Ellis (5.9).

Mexico: Rangel (3.6), Gallardo (5.8), Vasquez (5.7), Campilllo (6.3), Reyes (6.7), Pineda (7.4), Romo (5.5), Lira (6.4), Alvarado (6.6), Sandoval (6.2), Gimenez (5.9); Subs: Mateo Chavez (4.6), Luis Chavez (6.5), Fidalgo (5.2), Violante (5.8), Armando Gonzalez (5.6).