Michael Sullivan (born March 3, 2003) is an American soccer player who plays for FC Cincinnati 2 in MLS Next Pro.
.jpg) Sullivan in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | March 3, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | FC Cincinnati 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2017 | Century United FC | ||
| 2017–2021 | Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Pittsburgh Panthers | 67 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Steel City FC | ||
| 2025 | Toronto FC II | 24 | (4) |
| 2025 | → Toronto FC (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2026– | FC Cincinnati 2 | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of March 19, 2026 | |||
Early life
editSullivan played youth soccer with Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh and Century United FC. He also helped lead Deer Lakes High School to multiple PIAA 2A boys championship appearances. [1]
College career
editIn 2020, Sullivan committed to attend the University of Pittsburgh to play for the men's soccer team.[2] He scored his first collegiate goal on October 5, 2021 against the Cleveland State Vikings.[3] On November 2, 2022, he scored a brace in a 5-1 victory over the NC State Wolfpack.[4] He was named to the ACC All-Academic Team in his sophomore and junior seasons.[5] In his senior season, he played a variety of positions, including center back, right back, defensive midfielder, central midfielder and attacking midfielder.[6] Over his four seasons, he recorded six goals and two assists in 67 appearances.[7]
Club career
editIn 2021, Sullivan joined Steel City FC in the National Premier Soccer League.[8] He helped the side win the NPSL Great Lakes Division title in both 2022 and 2023.[9] He also played for the team in 2024.[10]
At the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, Sullivan was selected in the second round (39th overall) by Toronto FC.[11][12] In March 2025, he signed a contract with their second team, Toronto FC II, in MLS Next Pro.[13] He made his professional debut on March 9 against FC Cincinnati 2.[14] On March 22, 2025, he joined the first team on a short-term loan.[15] He scored his first goal for Toronto FC II on April 10, 2025, in a 1-0 victory over Inter Miami CF II.[16] In May and June 2025, he signed additional short term loans with the first team.[17][18][19] On June 28, 2025, he made his Major League Soccer debut, in a substitute appearance against the Portland Timbers.[20]
In December 2025, he signed with FC Cincinnati 2 in MLS Next Pro for the 2026 season.[21][22]
References
edit- ↑ Krysinsky, John (December 30, 2024). "Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast: Michael Sullivan prepares for next step with Toronto FC". Pittsburgh Soccer Now.
- ↑ Macafee, Greg (December 16, 2020). "Deer Lakes soccer standout Michael Sullivan commits to Pitt". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
- ↑ "No. 13 Pitt Shuts Out Cleveland State at Home". Pittsburgh Panthers. October 5, 2021.
- ↑ "Pitt Surges Past NC State In Double OT, 4-1; Advances To ACC Quarterfinals Sunday". Pittsburgh Panthers. November 2, 2022.
- ↑ "Michael Sullivan Pittsburgh profile". Pittsburgh Panthers.
- ↑ Steele, Jerin (October 10, 2024). "Deer Lakes' Sullivan playing all over pitch for No. 1 Pitt soccer". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
- ↑ Cortes, Oscar (December 26, 2024). "This is Michael Sullivan, the second pick of Toronto FC in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft". Toronto Reds.
- ↑ DeTemple, Marikaye (May 15, 2021). "Spurs Signing: Michael Sullivan". Steel City FC.
- ↑ Krysinsky, John (December 20, 2024). "Pitt's Michael Sullivan selected by Toronto FC in MLS Superdraft". Pittsburgh Soccer Now.
- ↑ Love, Michael (June 15, 2024). "Division I players from A-K Valley come together for high-level summer soccer". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
- ↑ "Deer Lakes grad Michael Sullivan chosen in MLS draft". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. December 20, 2024.
- ↑ "Michael Sullivan Picked 39th Overall by Toronto FC in 2025 MLS SuperDraft". Pittsburgh Panthers. December 20, 2024.
- ↑ "Toronto FC II add three MLS SuperDraft picks ahead of 2025 MLS NEXT PRO season opener". Toronto FC. March 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Match Recap: FC Cincinnati 2 0 – 1 Toronto FC II". Toronto FC. March 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Toronto FC sign Michael Sullivan to MLS short-term agreement". Toronto FC. March 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Match Recap: Inter Miami CF II 0 – 1 Toronto FC II". Toronto FC. April 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Toronto FC sign Michael Sullivan to MLS short-term agreement". Toronto FC. May 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Toronto FC Sign Michael Sullivan and Malik Henry to MLS Short-term Agreements". Toronto FC. June 25, 2025.
- ↑ "Toronto FC sign Fisher, Sullivan and Henry to MLS short-term agreements". Toronto FC. June 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Match Recap: Toronto FC 3-0 Portland Timbers - MLS Regular Season". Toronto FC. June 28, 2025.
- ↑ "FC Cincinnati 2 sign midfielder Michael Sullivan". FC Cincinnati. December 19, 2025.
- ↑ Krysinsky, John (December 19, 2025). "Staying in MLS NEXT Pro, Michael Sullivan signs on with FC Cincinnati". Pittsburgh Soccer Now.
External links
edit- Michael Sullivan at Soccerway