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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.
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
Dec 15, 2023
Leaving It All on the Field: A Q&A with Co-Founder Mary Connor
After an intentional multi-year process, Co-Founder and former Executive Director Mary Connor is departing Soccer Without Borders,...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 14, 2023
A Message from Our Board of Directors on Mary Connor's Transition from SWB
Dear Soccer Without Borders Community, Today we are writing to share an important update on our succession and transition process. After...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 14, 2023
Play It Forward 2023: Standout Moments from the World of Soccer
As we celebrate SWB United, our Play It Forward campaign for 2023, we are excited to share this series of year-end blogs centered around...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 13, 2023
Audio Interview: Get to Know Alumni Coaches from SWB Massachusetts!
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
Dec 8, 2023
Play It Forward 2023: Inspirational Reads Recommended by SWB Staff
As we celebrate SWB United, our Play It Forward campaign for 2023, we are excited to share this series of end-of-year blogs centered...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 6, 2023
Audio Interview: Get to Know the Alumni Coaches from SWB Oakland!
As part of our SWB United: Play It Forward campaign, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on some incredible teammates who began their...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 1, 2023
Play It Forward 2023: Top Mission Moments of the Year
As we celebrate SWB United, our Play It Forward campaign for 2023, we are excited to share this series of year-end blogs centered around...
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 29, 2023
Soccer Without Borders Honored as 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit
Soccer Without Borders has been named as a 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about...
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 15, 2023
Michael Littleton Named to SWB Board of Directors
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Littleton to the SWB Board of Directors. Michael joins...
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 9, 2023
Soccer Without Borders and Capelli Sport Sign Renewed Partnership
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce a renewed four-year partnership with Capelli Sport as our “Official and Exclusive...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 25, 2023
Soccer Without Borders Awarded Best International Practice on Sustainability by the UN
The International Board of Sustainable Businesses and Global Innovation (Entreps) in collaboration with the United Nations, has named...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 13, 2023
Adaobi Okafor Named to SWB Board of Directors
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce that Adaobi Okafor has been named to the SWB Board of Directors. Adaobi comes to us...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 9, 2023
SWB Oakland’s Elementary School League Creates Opportunities for Youth Leadership
This past spring, our Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Oakland hub, in collaboration with Oakland Unified School District, launched our very...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Sep 20, 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
Sep 13, 2023
Introducing the 2023 Soccer Without Borders TCS New York City Marathon Team
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is excited to announce the 11 members of our 2023 TCS New York City Marathon team! United through their love...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Aug 30, 2023
My Wish for Women's Soccer: Looking Back at the 2023 Women's World Cup
From July 20th to August 20th, 2023, the world's collective gaze was fixed upon the largest women's sporting event on Earth: the FIFA...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 24, 2023
Ensi Yona for Her: Celebrating the Women’s World Cup at SWB Uganda
Every four years, the FIFA Women’s World Cup captures the attention of the entire footballing world, bringing women’s sports into the...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 16, 2023
From Displacement to Belonging: Soccer's Impact on the Refugee Experience
Highlights from our June 22, 2023 event, From Displacement to Belonging: Soccer's Impact on the Refugee Experience. Every refugee's...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 11, 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...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 5, 2023
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