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Carson McFadden Named Director of SWB Maryland
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that Carson McFadden has been named the new Director of SWB Maryland! First joining...
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Stories from
the Field
With year-round activities happening across our hubs in Nicaragua, Uganda, and the United States, there is no shortage of inspiring stories to share. Stay up to date with all of the latest news around Soccer Without Borders through our blog, newsletters, and social media.
Soccer Without Borders
May 6
Finding Home: The SWB Mural Project
We are thrilled to announce the completion of the SWB Mural Project, a significant milestone in our journey towards creating a welcoming...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 15, 2023
Audio Interview: Get to Know Alumni Coaches from SWB Maryland!
As part of our SWB United: Play It Forward campaign, we are thrilled to highlight some incredible teammates who began their SWB journeys...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 13, 2023
SWB Maryland Youth Leaders Featured by Fox 45 Baltimore
This past summer, our Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Maryland hub was featured in a special report by local news affiliate Fox 45...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 5, 2023
First Look: 2022 Soccer Without Borders Hub Reports
Year-round in Nicaragua, Uganda, and the United States, we work hard to eliminate obstacles that too often keep underserved youth from...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jun 29, 2023
First Half Reflections: SWB Hub Highlights and Milestones from Spring 2023
In a soccer game, the halftime whistle is a time to step back, reflect, and discuss the things that have gone well (and those which could...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 20, 2023
Jennifer Tepper Named Soccer Without Borders Executive Director
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Tepper as its new Executive Director. Jennifer brings a...
Ryan Gitonga
Dec 27, 2022
In the Huddle: The Value of School-Based Partnerships at SWB Baltimore & Beyond
Partnerships directly with schools are an effective way to meet newcomer students where they are.
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 8, 2022
In the Huddle: An Inside Look at SWB’s Coach Foundations Training
For the first time in nearly three years, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) brought together 20 full-time staff members from around the United...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 21, 2022
In the Huddle: A Spotlight on the Creating Belonging Series
“Belonging”, “inclusion”, “equity”, “opportunity” – you won’t have to spend much time around a Soccer Without Borders (SWB) program...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 8, 2022
Switch The Pitch Mobilizes Players Toward Anti-Racist Action
Switch the Pitch supporters clockwise from the upper-left: Angela Hucles Mangano from Angel City FC, CJ Brown from Chicago Fire FC, Ali...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 20, 2022
Soccer, Education, & Community: SWB Hub Highlights from Spring 2022
No matter the time of year–whether you may find yourself in the middle of a summer heat wave or winter snow storm, a busy school semester...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 14, 2022
Meeting Youth Where They Are: Annual Report FY21
The average soccer player spends more than 95% of the game without the ball. A match’s outcome relies much less on what you do when you...
Max Graves
Apr 5, 2022
Coach Perspective: Getting Girls in the Game at Lansdowne Middle School
Coach-Mentor Max Graves shares his perspective on the Lansdowne Middle School Soccer Without Borders program and their gender equity efforts
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 26, 2022
Free Workshop Series: How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth
Soccer Without Borders is pleased to announce a new virtual workshop series entitled How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth. This...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 20, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Expands Partnership with Capelli Sport
Capelli Sport and Soccer Without Borders Extend Partnership
Dara Ely, SWB
Nov 1, 2021
Moving Towards Liberation at Soccer Without Borders Maryland
Several of the Soccer Without Borders Maryland staff members recently completed a 10-month Moving Towards Liberation Cohort Learning...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 11, 2021
USA Global Goal 5 Accelerator: Impact Report
At Soccer Without Borders, nearly 50% of our participants and more than half of our coaches identify as female. Since our founding in...
Dara Ely, SWB
Sep 16, 2021
Nick Brooks Named Director at Soccer Without Borders Maryland
Soccer Without Borders is pleased to announce that Nick Brooks has been named Director of SWB Maryland. A Baltimore County native and...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 31, 2021
SWB Baltimore Featured by BCPS
Soccer Without Borders' Baltimore summer program has been featured by Baltimore County Public Schools as part of its "Summer Stories"...
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