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Union, Quinn Sullivan agree to new deal as off-season begins
Attacking midfielder Quinn Sullivan had a breakout year for the Philadelphia Union in 2024. The Homegrown product was rewarded with a new contract and likely a considerable pay raise. The contract, inked Wednesday, will keep Sullivan on the Union’s books through the 2027 season, with a club option for 2028.
Sullivan, the 20-year old playmaker, was just one of two Union players to appear in all 34 matches this season. Left-back Kai Wagner was the other stalwart for Jim Curtin’s side.
“As one of only two players to appear in every regular season match, his growing importance to the club is clear,” said Philadelphia Union Sporting Director Ernst Tanner. “He stepped up with versatility and maturity this season, playing wherever he was needed.”
And when he was on the field, Sullivan’s goal remained consistent: make impact plays.
He recorded 13 assists across all competitions. 11 of those helpers came during regular season action and in doing so, Sullivan became the first Homegrown player in club history to record double-digit assist totals. At times, the decision making in the final third lacked consistency and displayed some poor judgment. But he routinely caused havoc for defenders along the right wing, ultimately leading the team in shots taken with 77 total. Sullivan’s goal during the last match of the season marked a career-high for goals in a season with seven across all competitions, five of those in MLS Regular Season action.
“Quinn had a breakout season this year, showing how high his potential ceiling can be,” said Tanner. “We’re happy to have come to an agreement to keep him with the Union for the coming years.”
As the Union begin what may be the most important off-season in club history, a new contract for their most explosive youngster is a solid step in the right direction as the team regroups from their worst season in recent memory. End of year roster decisions have not been finalized, but for now Sullivan’s place in the roster for the next few years has been solidified.
He’ll need to improve though. Sullivan finished the year with an underwhelming 75% pass completion percentage. And of the 77 total shots taken by Sullivan, only 24 of those were on target. Decision making in the final third will need to be a main focal point as Sullivan continues on with his pro career.