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Cavan Sullivan’s grandfather, Larry Sullivan, served in the Vietnam War. The thought of his grandfather was fresh in his mind when he made his debut for the U.S. men’s national team against Peru on Sept. 26.
For Cavan and his older brother and Union teammate Quinn Sullivan, who previously played for the USMNT, competing for their country is their “way of serving.”
“When the national anthem was playing, there were goosebumps and chills down my body,” Cavan Sullivan said. “I couldn’t stop smiling because I know how proud he is watching. Usually, I see him in the crowd. He gives a little salute when the national anthem’s done, so it was incredible.
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For Cavan and his older brother and Union teammate Quinn Sullivan, who previously played for the USMNT, competing for their country is their “way of serving.”
“When the national anthem was playing, there were goosebumps and chills down my body,” Cavan Sullivan said. “I couldn’t stop smiling because I know how proud he is watching. Usually, I see him in the crowd. He gives a little salute when the national anthem’s done, so it was incredible.
Read more, in @phillysport:
inquirer.com/soccer/cavan-s…
www.inquirer.com Cavan Sullivan sees USMNT call-up as a ‘way of serving’ his country, and his grandfather Sullivan scored a highlight-reel goal against Mexico, becoming the youngest goalscorer in senior U.S. men’s team history. Five days earlier? He celebrated his 17th birthday with his U.S. teammates. 
