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Trip of a lifetime

By Sheldon Shealer
ESPNRISE.com

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

ORLANDO -- James Williams does not have a passport, nor has he been outside of the United States. That's about to change for the 16-year-old from North Carolina who plays for CASL Chelsea FC Academy. Williams was one of the 18 players selected Monday as part of the Disney Soccer Showcase under-17 all-star squad which will train and compete in England next summer. "It means a lot to wear the Chelsea jersey," Williams said, referring to the sponsor of his club team, "but now to go to Chelsea an ...

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