Cavan Sullivan, Red Bulls Julian Hall propel USMNT past rival Mexico in friendly

GLENDALE, Ariz.— Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to score a goal in U.S.

men’s national team history, fellow teenager Julian Hall added another goal and the Americans cruised to a 3-0 victory over Mexico on Saturday night in an international friendly that was the 80th match between the rivals.At 17 years and five days old, Sullivan scored his stunning goal in the 62nd minute, intercepting a sloppy pass from Mexico goalkeeper José Rangel and then lofting a long shot over the goalkeeper’s head into the net for a 2-0 lead.The Philadelphia Union forward sprinted to the corner of the field where he was mobbed by teammates.“This is what you dream of,” Sullivan said.

“I’ve manifested this not just these past couple days, but my whole life.The celebration — every bit of it.

This is a special moment for me and my family.Most importantly, for the team, a great win and an awesome environment to do it in.”U.S.

coach Mauricio Pochettino shared a big hug with Sullivan when he was subbed off a few minutes later.“He’s a fighter, he’s a warrior,” Pochettino said.“It’s difficult to find this type of player.

Tremendous quality.” Gio Reyna’s crossing pass in the 28th minute deflected off Rangel’s foot, leading to an easy goal for the 18-year-old Hall, who used his right foot to blast the ball into the net at close range for a 1-0 advantage.It was his third international goal in three games.Hall — who also scored goals against Peru and Chile last week — plays for the Red Bulls.Malik Tillman capped the scoring with a goal in the 84th minute, finding the top left corner of the net.Mexico was down to 10 men for the final 20-plus minutes of the second half after Mateo Chávez was sent off with a red card in the 67th minute.

Chávez committed a hard foul on Yunus Musah and then smacked Sebastian Berhalter in the face with both hands when the U.S.midfielder confronted him.Mexico’s fans were in the majority on Saturday, even though th...