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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...
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
- Sep 21
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
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
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
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...
Soccer without Borders
- Jan 26
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
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...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
- May 7, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Colorado Launches Global Goal Five Leadership Clubs
When the SWB Colorado team was creating their Gender Action Plans, they saw an opportunity to unify their work across the two main cities.
Soccer without Borders
- Apr 22, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Al Milligan
Al is a professional photographer who has been lending his services to SWB Colorado for almost four years. He has been a staple on the...
Soccer without Borders
- Apr 17, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Alexander Aleman
Alexander joined SWB in January 2021, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic forced programming to become virtual. That hasn’t stopped...
Soccer without Borders
- Dec 8, 2020
New Video: If She Can See It, She Can Be It
Investing in girls creates a ripple effect that carries through to her family, community, and her future. Girls who play sports improve...
Soccer without Borders
- Nov 20, 2020
The Launch of The Global Goal 5 USA Accelerator
SWB USA programs officially kicked off the start of the GG5 Accelerator with a storytelling event: “If She Can See It, She Can Be It."
Soccer without Borders
- Oct 20, 2020
Advancing Racial Justice at Soccer Without Borders
On the precipice of a new season we wanted to cement our commitment to supporting the movement for racial justice in our programs and beyond
Soccer without Borders
- Jul 5, 2020
Soccer Without Borders launches the Virtual Summer Academy
The Virtual Summer Academies combines small group sessions with at-home wellness, English language development, and academic activities.
Soccer without Borders
- Jun 18, 2020
Advice From SWB Graduates in Greeley
Soccer Without Borders has served refugees in Greeley, Colorado since 2011. Greeley became home to hundreds of refugee families in part...
Soccer without Borders
- Jun 5, 2020
Building a More Inclusive and Equitable World
Soccer Without Borders was founded in 2006 with a vision for an inclusive and equitable world.
Soccer without Borders
- Jun 4, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Celebrates End of Stay Home Season
The Stay Home Season brought over 100 teams from 4 countries, 15 states, and 40 cities together to connect through a global competition.
Soccer without Borders
- May 29, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Alumni Welcome Day 2020
It is with great pride and gratitude that SWB welcomes over 120 graduating seniors from around the world into our alumni network!
Soccer without Borders
- May 27, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Receives Colorado Relief Funding to Support Creating Belonging Campaign
Soccer Without Borders was recently awarded $20,000 of grant funding by the Colorado COVID Relief Fund to help support newcomer youth.