17-yr-old Sullivan becomes youngest goalscorer in US men's national team history. Midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to score for the US men's national team during their 3-0 win over Mexico on Saturday. At 17 years and five days, Sullivan broke the record just four days after Mathis Albert, at 17 years and 131 days, had set it against Chile. The record was previously held by Christian Pulisic.