Rather than struggling against the weight of expectations, his performance improved as the spotlight came on.
It seems he has already outgrown the North American league, but it might be wise to allow him to play at this level, in his hometown, with his family around him (his brother Quinn, 22, also plays for the Union) for a little longer, whatever other options he has before City.
“I think he handles pressure pretty well,” Tannenwald added.
“Talk with him long enough and you know he’s still a teenager, still finding his way through certain things like any teenager would.
“Yes, he may seem arrogant, but he is grounded, not just by Richter, but also by the presence of his older brother in the dressing room with him.
“Off the ballpark, Sullivan has a strong family at home. Both of his parents, Brendan and Heike, played football, and his grandfather Larry went from being a player in the 1960s to one of the most famous coaches in the Philadelphia area.
“They all keep Cavan on earth too, even though they know he’s the best of them all.”
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