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At Home on the Soccer Pitch: SWB Oakland's Alumni Tournaments
At Soccer Without Borders (SWB), we aim to make our teams feel like family. This means that, even after participants graduate and move on...
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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
- 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...
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.
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...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
- Dec 23, 2022
Storytelling Event Featuring USWNT's Naomi Girma
U.S. Women’s National Team and San Diego Wave Defender Naomi Girma recently joined SWB for a storytelling event where she spoke about...
Soccer without Borders
- Dec 21, 2022
SWB Co-Founder Mary Connor Featured in Soccer America
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary Connor was recently featured in Soccer America
Soccer without Borders
- Dec 21, 2022
Ted Lasso's Brendan "Coach Beard" Hunt Playing It Forward for Soccer Without Borders
Brendan Hunt, known as "Coach Beard" on the hit TV show Ted Lasso, will play Celebrity Jeopardy! in support of Soccer Without Borders
Soccer without Borders
- Dec 19, 2022
Soccer Without Borders Named a Top 100 Company with Inclusive Benefits
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) was to chosen as one of Mogul's Top 100 Companies with Inclusive Benefits,
Soccer without Borders
- Nov 29, 2022
Our Mantras: You play best when you're smiling
Our mantra "You play best when you're smiling" isn't only about fun and joy, but also about how we incorporate self-care and care for others
Soccer without Borders
- Nov 29, 2022
Our Mantras: Leave Your Shoes At The Door
In many cultures, it's a show of respect and cultural humility to "Leave your shoes at the door".
Soccer without Borders
- Nov 28, 2022
Our Mantras: Know the Thingy Thingy
"Know the Thingy Thingy" is about the intuition that comes along with a trusting relationship, where young people feel seen and heard.
Soccer without Borders
- Nov 22, 2022
Play It Forward: "We're Glad You're Here" Recap
Building an inclusive team culture starts with welcoming. Welcoming is not the same as attending. Welcoming means embracing each and...
Soccer without Borders
- Nov 17, 2022
Our Mantras: Celebrate the pass more than the goal
At Soccer Without Borders, we believe that when it comes to youth development, the process is the point.
Soccer without Borders
- Nov 16, 2022
Our Mantras: Get Them To The Field
Our mantra "Get Them To The Field" is about much more than physically transporting kids to the field.
Soccer without Borders
- Nov 16, 2022
Our Mantras: We're Glad You're Here
Building an inclusive team culture starts with welcoming. This is exactly what our mantra "We're Glad You're Here" means.
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
- Oct 10, 2022
If She Can See It, She Can Be It: A Spotlight on Granada FC
While the growth of the women’s game in Europe and the United States may receive the majority of media’s attention, there is also a...
Soccer without Borders
- Oct 6, 2022
Soccer Without Borders Announces Executive Director Search
We are writing today to celebrate a major milestone at Soccer Without Borders: our first Executive Director search.
Soccer without Borders
- Oct 5, 2022
News From Executive Director Mary Connor
Soccer Without Borders is truly an expression of the love, empathy, and passion of so many people, and it grows stronger every day.
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...
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