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Cavan Sullivan can play it cool if he wants, but we know he was as happy as a little kid to hear that at just 16, he could become the second-youngest player ever to play in a match for U.S. Soccer’s senior men’s national team.

We know, because at the end of the day — he is just a kid.

On Thursday, he and two other Union players, Neil Pierre, 18, and Frankie Westfield, 20, were named to the U.S. men’s roster ahead of four matches in the first FIFA international window since the World Cup ended on July 19. It’s also the first time for Westfield and Pierre, the latter who made a point to voice his excitement about getting called into a senior team camp alongside his “brothers.”

Expect a little drizzle, but nothing too crazy as highs will creep into the mid-80s today.

— Kerith Gabriel, @phillysport, sports.daily@inquirer.com.

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While football is in full swing after last weekend’s Eagles opener, hockey is just around the corner.

Thursday brought the latest sign of that, as the Flyers were on the ice for the first day of training camp in Voorhees. How’d they look? As Gabriela Carroll writes, there was a different feel and buzz around the team, especially after last year’s playoff run and the expectations that come with that.

Speaking of new beginnings, star winger Matvei Michkov is hoping for one this season after a disappointing sophomore campaign. Thursday hinted he might just be poised for a breakout season on and off the ice.

There was certainly cause for concern when Jalen Carter missed practice on Wednesday and nursing a wrist injury. Would he play this Sunday against the Titans or sit this one out?

Ask him, and Carter, 25, contends that the injury is minor and that he intends to play, though he wouldn’t get into the specifics of what’s ailing him.

“Just a minor adjustment, and I’m still out there practicing and ready to play,” Carter said.

Inquirer writer Olivia Reiner has more on Carter preparing for the Titans this weekend.

Speaking of what they’re saying, we rounded up of what local and national pundits are saying about the Eagles’ chances in Sunday’s matchup.

Two days after getting designated for assignment by the White Sox, Jose Urquidy was claimed off waivers by the Phillies. The veteran right-hander is set to meet the team in New York and is scheduled to pitch tonight, according to interim manager Don Mattingly, likely providing bulk innings within a bullpen game.

The Phillies have a hole in the rotation after star lefty Jesús Luzardo went on the injured list with an inflamed left shoulder. Aside from being a critical blow to their chances for a deep postseason run, it left them with a short-term need for a starter against the Mets.

Aaron Nola turned back the clock with a dominant outing in the Phillies’ shutout of the Mets.

Next: The Phillies continue their series in New York at 7:15 p.m. tonight (NBCSP).

Anthony Edwards has never been one to watch what he says. It’s why, despite playing for the Timberwolves, one can’t help from laughing hysterically at his antics. On Thursday, he went in on a number of NBA players, including LeBron James, who Edwards admits he tried to woo to Minnesota before King James took his talents to Philly.

So what did Edwards say? You’ll have to read all about it.

In more serious Sixers news, Adem Bona suffered a foot sprain while participating in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers for Turkey. Here’s how soon he can get back on the floor.

Sept. 18, 1963: In the final game at the famed Polo Grounds in New York City, the Phillies smacked the Mets, 5-1 (Queue the smiling Shrek meme).

The Eagles won (again) in Week 1 as the NFL season kicked off. They haven’t lost an opener since 2020, the year before Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts took over. While the Birds weren’t the only game in town this week, they were the biggest sports story — and a pair of players even made some headlines off the field. Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors picked the best sports images from the last seven days. Here’s this week’s Big Picture.

SERY DUQUJOI

The Phillies just claimed this pitcher off waivers; he can take the mound as soon as tonight. Think you know? Take a guess and then click here to see if you’re correct.

We asked: What sports did you play in high school? Did you have a favorite?

Played football just in junior high at then-little Springfield Delco. Moved to a much larger district for high school and was too small to continue. Only lost one game, and my proudest moment was beating Radnor, 14-0, who featured Eagles 1960 tailback Ted Dean on their field. We did not know his name at the time, but knew that he was big and fast. — Everett S.

I had a “Moonlight Graham” career in baseball at Germantown Friends. I actually was a statistician. I didn’t get into distance running until after college, 48 years ago. However, that leads into an historical point on high school recruiting. This is hardly a new phenomenon locally. Germantown Friends pulled out of the Inter-Ac League in the mid-60s because of the other schools’ athletic recruiting … mainly Penn Charter and Germantown Academy, although Malvern Prep should not be overlooked in this regard. Let us not forget, these were, and still are, private schools. Arguably the best athlete to graduate from Penn Charter, Matt Ryan, was from Radnor, which is hardly in the neighborhood of East Falls.

At about the same time that GFS pulled out of the Inter-Ac, Germantown Academy did not pull out, but pulled out of Germantown entirely, migrating to Ft. Washington where it still exists … as Germantown Academy … an anachronism if there ever was one. — John S.

We compiled today’s newsletter using reporting from Jonathan Tannenwald, Becca O’Reilly, Conor Smith, Olivia Reiner, DeAntae Prince, Scott Lauber, Jackie Spiegel, Gabriela Carroll, Mariam Akraz, and The Inquirer’s photography staff.

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Thanks for riding with us today, and here’s hoping all week. We’ll be back on Monday. Oh, and if you’re headed to Nashville for the Eagles game, enjoy. — Kerith