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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...
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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.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
- Jun 29
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
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...
Soccer Without Borders
- Jan 6
Matt Kaiser Named Director of the Soccer Without Borders Colorado Hub
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce that Matt Kaiser has been named Director of Soccer Without Borders Colorado. Thanks...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
- Dec 25, 2022
SWB Represented at Women Win's Coach In Your Corner Program
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) People and Culture Coordinator Mia Golin has been selected to participate in Women Win’s Coach In Your...
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...
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
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.
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