Bedford Soccer Players Display Talents in South Africa
Trip was an opportunity of a lifetime, say members of New England Revolution youth development program.
For many young athletes, an opportunity to use their talents to travel abroad is a dream of a lifetime. Two Bedford residents recently earned that exact opportunity. Erik Martel and Casey Schehl, members of the New England Revolution youth development program, traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa, where they competed in the Future Champions Gauteng Under-17 Tournament from March 26-31. "Traveling to South Africa was a once in a lifetime experience for me," said Schehl. "The competition we faced while there was at a higher level that we would not see anywhere in the United States. The teams were faster, quicker, and smarter than any American teams we have played." "Playing other teams from all over the world was also a great opportunity …
