Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Cavan Sullivan Sent Off After Heated MLS Scuffle
Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami played a soccer game that ended in a 2-2 draw.
Near the end, Cavan Sullivan and Yannick Bright became involved in a heated scuffle.
The situation grew worse, and both players received red cards.
A red card means a player must leave the game.
Videos of the incident spread online.
Sullivan is only 16 years old.
He was already known for making his professional debut at age 14.
The incident has now brought attention to him for a confrontation rather than his soccer skills.
Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami drew 2-2 in a closely contested MLS match.
Philadelphia midfielder Cavan Sullivan and Miami’s Yannick Bright were both sent off after a late altercation.
The incident began with a scuffle and escalated before the match ended.
Video of the confrontation circulated online and drew attention from football fans.
Sullivan previously became the youngest player to appear in an MLS match, debuting at age 14 in 2024.
- Who
- Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan and Inter Miami player Yannick Bright were sent off.
- What
- A late scuffle escalated into an altercation during a 2-2 MLS draw.
- When
- Late in the match; no specific date is provided.
- Where
- During the Philadelphia Union–Inter Miami match; no specific venue is provided.
- Why
- The players were dismissed after their scuffle escalated.
- Match
- Philadelphia Union 2, Inter Miami 2
- Competition
- Major League Soccer (MLS)
- Players sent off
- Cavan Sullivan and Yannick Bright
- Sullivan’s age
- 16
- Historic debut
- Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in an MLS match in 2024, debuting at age 14
- Incident
- A late scuffle escalated into a confrontation
- Aftermath
- Video circulated online and drew attention from football fans