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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.
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
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...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jun 29, 2023
Michell Guadamuz and Fahaby Kitimbo to Represent SWB at the Women’s World Cup’s Festival ‘23
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that Michell Guadamuz, captain of Granada FC and alumna coach at our SWB Nicaragua...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 6, 2023
Virginia Dream FC to Participate in The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Support of Soccer Without Borders
Semi-pro soccer club Virginia Dream FC will be participating in The Soccer Tournament (TST) in support of Soccer Without Borders (SWB)....
Soccer Without Borders
May 25, 2023
Nora Dooley Tapped To Lead SWB Assist
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce that Nora Dooley has joined the team as Director of SWB Assist. Nora comes to us with...
Soccer Without Borders
May 17, 2023
SWB Nicaragua Coach Reyna Roblero Named Granada’s Outstanding Female Athlete
Lea este artÃculo en español. Reyna Roblero – a coach, program alumna, and former Nicaraguan National Team player from our SWB Nicaragua...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
May 9, 2023
Professional Soccer Players Share Personal Insights on How Racism Impacts the Game
On May 1st, a panel of current and former professional soccer players from the MLS, NWSL, and USL gathered for View from the Pitch, a...
Soccer Without Borders
May 3, 2023
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
Apr 20, 2023
A Place to Call Home: Get to Know SWB's New Executive Director
(Top left) Jennifer with her paternal grandmother, sister, and brother. (Top right) Jennifer's maternal grandmother with her sister and...
Jennifer Tepper
Apr 20, 2023
SWB's Mary Connor Featured on the Chezuba Podcast
Launched in 2022, the Chezuba Talks podcast, hosted by Tejashree Patil, is a series of talks with phenomenal changemakers and non-profit...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 13, 2023
SWB Uganda’s Masika Munoya Featured by the U.S. State Department Foreign Policy Classroom
Photo from @RachelEClement on Twitter; https://tinyurl.com/2rubt77m In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Secretary’s Office of...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 4, 2023
Our Approach to Compensation at Soccer Without Borders
“Soccer Without Borders is a caring community of people who are thoughtful not only about the change we want to make in the world, but...
Soccer Without Borders
Mar 14, 2023
Supporter Spotlight: Emery's Futsal Tournament
Emery, a high school student from Los Angeles, is an avid soccer player. Playing for her high school and club teams, she has learned,...
Soccer Without Borders
Mar 8, 2023
Coach Spotlight: SWB Oakland’s Hajar Abulfazl
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to welcome Beyond Sport award-winner Dr. Hajar Abulfazl as the newest staff team member at our...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Mar 7, 2023
Run for Soccer Without Borders at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is excited to announce that, for the 7th year, we will have a charity team running the 2023 TCS New York...
Soccer Without Borders
Mar 1, 2023
Julio Chow-Gamboa Named to SWB Board of Directors
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce that Julio Chow-Gamboa has been named to the SWB Borders Board of Directors. Julio...
Soccer Without Borders
Feb 27, 2023
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