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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
Apr 13, 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 4, 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
Mar 14, 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 8, 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,...


Sophia Goethals, SWB
Mar 7, 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...

Soccer Without Borders
Mar 1, 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
Feb 27, 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 14, 2023
SWB Massachusetts Director Bruno Contreras Featured on the Inspira Podcast
Launched in January 2023, the Inspira podcast, hosted by Erika Mueller Chen, is an interview-based podcast that provides career advice...


Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jan 18, 2023
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...

Soccer Without Borders
Jan 6, 2023
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...
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