On Thursday, the Philadelphia Union formally announced that they've signed their academy prospect to a Homegrown contract that will eventually land him with Manchester City. Union coach Jim Curtin recently called Sullivan "a special talent, top talent not only in this country but in the world." CHESTER, PA - MAY 31: Philadelphia Union drum is rolled onto the field during the game between Charlotte FC and the Philadelphia Union on May 31, 2023 at Subaru Park in Chester, PA. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)The teen hopes to make his Union senior debut this year. "I think Jim Curtin was really integral in getting Cavan here, if I’m being completely honest," said his dad, Brendan Sullivan. Brendan Sullivan played professionally in the A-League, which eventually became the USL First Division, a tier below MLS.