Homegrown History: The Sullivan Brothers’ Historic Night for Philadelphia Union

A pair of soccer-playing brothers with deep roots in Norristown recently made unforgettable Major League Soccer history.

On September 9, Cavan and Quinn Sullivan earned their very first MLS starts together, helping lead the Philadelphia Union to a commanding 5–0 victory over FC Cincinnati at Subaru Park.

During the blowout, the talented siblings pulled off a nearly unprecedented feat by both recording assists on the same goal twice in a single match. According to official Major League Soccer records, the Sullivans are only the third set of brothers in league history to share assists on one goal, and the first brother duo ever to do it twice in the same game.

The brothers were a major force throughout the night. Quinn Sullivan added a penalty kick goal late in the first half, while 16 year-old Cavan Sullivan finished with three impressive assists, helping teammate Bruno Damiani secure a hat trick.

For soccer fans across Montgomery County, it was a proud hometown moment a reminder that two local brothers who once played the game together as kids are now making professional history side by side