Teenager Cavan Sullivan makes MLS history in Union’s 2-0 win over Montreal

Teenager Cavan Sullivan makes MLS history in Union's 2-0 win over Montreal | iNFOnews.ca
Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan (6) reacts after his goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Cavan Sullivan scored in a third straight match to become the first teenager with a goal contribution in five straight and the Philadelphia Union beat CF Montreal 2-0 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to eight.

The 16-year-old Sullivan added an insurance goal — unassisted in the 75th minute for his fourth marker of the Major League Soccer campaign.

Neither team found the net until Danley Jean Jacques scored for the third time — unassisted in the 57th minute to give Philadelphia (7-10-6) the lead. The midfielder matched his career high set last season in 31 appearances.

Andre Blake had a save on a penalty kick by Prince Owusu to keep it 1-0 in the 68th minute. Blake made two saves to earn his fourth clean sheet this season and his 24th in 288 career starts with the Union.

Sébastian Breza saved six shots for Montreal (5-12-6). He had allowed one goal in each of his four starts this season.

Teenager Cavan Sullivan makes MLS history in Union's 2-0 win over Montreal | iNFOnews.ca
Philadelphia Union’s Cavan Sullivan, second from left, celebrates after his goal with Nathan Harriel (26), Jesus Bueno (8) and Kai Wagner, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

The Union improve to 4-3-4 at home, while Montreal falls to 2-9-1 on the road.

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Montreal: Hosts Charlotte on Wednesday.

Philadelphia: Hosts Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Teenager Cavan Sullivan makes MLS history in Union's 2-0 win over Montreal | iNFOnews.ca
Philadelphia Union’s Milan Iloski, top, is tripped after CF Montreal’s Sebastian Breza, bottom, made a save during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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Teenager Cavan Sullivan makes MLS history in Union's 2-0 win over Montreal | iNFOnews.ca
Philadelphia Union’s Jovan Lukic, left, reacts to goalie Andre Blake, bottom, making a save against a penalty kick by CF Montreal’s Prince Owusu (9) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Teenager Cavan Sullivan makes MLS history in Union's 2-0 win over Montreal | iNFOnews.ca
CF Montreal’s Sebastian Breza, left, makes a save on a shot by Philadelphia Union’s Milan Iloski (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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