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Coach Vanessa: From Youth Participant to Coach and Mentor
SWB Boston is excited to welcome former SWB participant, Keydy Vanessa Rico as the newest member of our programming staff.
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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
- Aug 28, 2020
Summer at Soccer Without Borders Boston
We’ve been able to creatively navigate barriers and provide youth with a space to learn, build community, have fun, and simply be youth.
Soccer without Borders
- Aug 6, 2020
NorCal Premier Soccer Features SWB's Ben Gucciardi
"We need fundamental restructuring of the priorities that we have around youth soccer..."
Soccer without Borders
- Aug 4, 2020
Baltimore Ravens Award Soccer Without Borders with PLAY 60 Grant
Funding will support programs for 100 SWB Maryland middle school youth to develop their English, soccer and leadership skills.
Soccer without Borders
- Jul 16, 2020
Allyson Swaby Pledges to SWB Boston
"I want to make sure that I'm able to make an impact where and when I can. Just like those who impacted me."
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
- Jul 1, 2020
Bruno Contreras Named Boston Director at Soccer Without Borders
Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce Bruno Contreras as SWB Boston Program Director.
Soccer without Borders
- Jun 18, 2020
Reflections From SWB 8th Grade Graduates in Maryland
SWB Maryland 8th grade graduates share some of their fondest memories from the time they have spent with SWB so far
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 10, 2020
Aya Features With Best in the World: Discussing Equal Opportunity
SWB Maryland's Aya, features alongside Ada Hegerberg, Blaise Matuidi, Juan Mata, and Eniola Aluko to discuss equal opportunities in soccer.
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.
Soccer without Borders
- Apr 29, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Featured by SB Nation
SB Nation shines a spotlight on the transformative experience of Warshan Hussin, a former SWB Maryland participant and current staff member.
Soccer without Borders
- Apr 9, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Launches Stay Home Spring Season
Today, Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce the launch of our first full Stay Home Spring Season!
Soccer without Borders
- Feb 7, 2020
Shannon Fisher Named Seattle Director at Soccer Without Borders
Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce Shannon Fisher as its newest Seattle Program Director.
Soccer without Borders
- Jan 8, 2020
Shiham Receives Full Scholarship to the University of Puget Sound
“Through SWB, I learned leadership skills, which have led me to having this scholarship opportunity."
Soccer without Borders
- Dec 31, 2019
Soccer Without Borders Seattle High School Girls Spotlight
“Playing with SWB allows me to concentrate and leave behind the things that are negative in my life."
Soccer without Borders
- Dec 20, 2019
Soccer Without Borders Bringing Neighbors Together Through Soccer
The Soccer Without Borders middle school girls exchange with the Natick Nightmares is building bridges across local communities.
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