Cavan Sullivan’s long-range goal highlights two-point draw for Union II

Philadelphia Union II are back even on points at the top of the Eastern Conference standings after a stunning screamer from distance from Cavan Sullivan, who also converted the deciding kick in a penalty shootout to earn an extra point after a 1-1 draw with Columbus Crew 2 on Monday at Subaru Park.

Columbus had control of the ball for most of the first half but Sullivan was able to blast one into the net from a long way out in the 29th minute, marking the local talent’s third goal of the season.

BRILLIANT💡

Cavan Sullivan with an absolute screamer at Subaru Park! #DOOP pic.twitter.com/G1gdioa96F

— Philadelphia Union II (@PhilaUnionII) August 26, 2024

Columbus was able to equalize the score with a goal in the 65th minute from forward Brent Adu-Gyamfi, 18, with an assist from forward Chase Adams, 16.

By MLS Next Pro league rules, the match went to penalty shootouts after the tie. Union II won the shootout 5-4 thanks to a big stop from goalkeeper Andrew Rick. 

Both teams recorded a combined 20 fouls in the game including a yellow card for Columbus defender Jacob Greene, 21, in the 51st minute and for Union II defender Gavin Wetzel, 17, in the 72nd minute. 

Philadelphia Union II will travel to Truist Point Stadium to face Carolina Core on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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Philadelphia Union II: Andrew Rick; Frankie Westfield, Olwethu Makhanya, Neil Pierre, Jamir Berdecio (Carlos Rojas 75’); Nicholas Pariano (Gavin Wetzel 65’), CJ Olney Jr., Cavan Sullivan, Kellan LeBlanc (Giovanny Sequera 82’); Sal Olivas (Diego Rocio 75’), Edward Davis (Jamir Johnson 65’).

Substitutes not used: Mike Sheridan; Randy Meneses Garcia; Kyle Tucker; Leandro Soria Zarate.

Columbus Crew 2: Stanislav Lapkes; Christopher Rogers, Xavier Zengue (Owen Presthus 75’), Jacob Greene (Terron Williams 90’+2’); Tristan Brown, Adrián González, Giorgio De Libera (Ibrahima Sy 75’), Anthony Alaouieh (Gibran Rayo 45’); Brent Adu-Gyamfi, Jayden Da (Nicolas Rincon 54’), Chase Adams.

Substitutes not used: Cole Johnson.