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08/29 20:38 CDT Teenager Cavan Sullivan makes MLS history, sparks Union to 3-1
victory over Red Bulls
Teenager Cavan Sullivan makes MLS history, sparks Union to 3-1 victory over Red
Bulls
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) --- Cavan Sullivan scored in the second half to become the
first 16-year-old in MLS history with goal contributions in four straight
matches, and the Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday
night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
Sullivan found the net for a second straight match and third time this season
in 34 career appearances to give Philadelphia (6-10-6) a 2-0 lead in the 50th
minute. He is the third player in league history age 18 or younger with a
scoring contribution in four straight matches.
The Union took the lead in the 21st minute on Milan Iloski's career-high 11th
goal. Indiana Vassilev and Danley Jean Jacques both picked up their first two
assists of the season on the first two goals.
Teenager Neil Pierre scored in the 65th minute for a 3-0 advantage. It was the
fourth goal in seven appearances for the 18-year-old rookie midfielder. Bruno
Damiani and Iloski had assists.
The Red Bulls avoided a shutout in the 74th minute when Eric Maxim
Choupo-Moting netted his third goal of the season after scoring 17 times as a
rookie last year.
Andre Blake saved three shots for Philadelphia, which posted a 3-0-2 record in
August.
Ethan Horvath had one save for New York (7-10-5), which has gone 0-3-1 since a
3-2 victory over Orlando City to begin the month.
The Union earned their sixth road win in 20 tries against the Red Bulls and
lead the all-time series 17-15-9.
Up next
Philadelphia: Hosts CF Montreal on Saturday.
New York: At Seattle Sounders on Saturday.
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