At Soccer Without Borders (SWB), we often talk about the power of soccer to bring people together. This spring in Santa Fe, two high school students brought that idea to life. Driven by their love for the game and a desire to give back, Reese and Vince organized a community soccer tournament to raise funds and awareness for SWB. What started as an idea inspired by former varsity soccer players quickly became something much bigger: a day centered on joy, connection, and buil

Photo by Marc Bryan-Brown We’re honored to share that Soccer Without Borders (SWB) has been named the recipient of the 2026 Celebration of Service Award by Sports Business Journal, recognizing two decades of using soccer as a vehicle for positive change by creating belonging, opportunity, and community for underserved youth around the world. The award was presented on May 20th, during the 2026 Sports Business Awards at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York City. SWB b

Thanks to the generosity of 300 attendees at the anniversary gala, $250k was raised for immigrant and newcomer youth worldwide. ALAMEDA, CA – Soccer Without Borders (SWB) celebrated its 20th anniversary on May 2, bringing together 300 supporters, partners, staff and alumni for an evening honoring two decades of impact through the global game of soccer. Held in celebration of SWB’s work with newcomer youth and families, the event raised more than $250,000 through ticket sales

What happens when soccer becomes the one shared language in a brand-new country? That question sits at the center of a recent conversation on Skin in the Game featuring SWB Executive Director Jennifer Tepper and SWB Massachusetts Director Bruno Contreras alongside hosts John Cimperman and Tim O'Shei. The episode explores how Soccer Without Borders uses sport as a bridge across language and cultural barriers, while also diving into the realities of youth development work, incl

20 Stories for 20 Years | Story 1 2026 marks 20 years of Soccer Without Borders. Throughout the year, we will be sharing 20 stories to celebrate 20 years of impact through soccer, education, and community. These stories will take many forms. Reflections from coaches and alumni, snapshots from the field, milestones from across our hubs, and moments that show how this community continues to grow. Together, they tell the story of where we started, what we have built together, an