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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 Featured in Laureus Article
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Founder and Oakland Program Director Ben Gucciardi and SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary Conner...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 18, 2022


In Case You Missed It: How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth
"Any activity that centers play and that helps a person feel a sense of belonging is going to be a source of joy and is going to be a...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 14, 2022


SWB Nicaragua Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Soccer Without Borders Nicaragua Education program awards 2022 scholarships
Soccer Without Borders
Feb 28, 2022


Free Workshop Series: How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth
Soccer Without Borders is pleased to announce a new virtual workshop series entitled How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth. This...
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 26, 2022


Soccer Without Borders Expands Partnership with Capelli Sport
Capelli Sport and Soccer Without Borders Extend Partnership
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 20, 2021


Coaching Boys Into Men: SWB Uganda
Soccer Without Borders Uganda is the latest SWB program hub to implement the Coaching Boys Into Men (CBIM) curriculum designed and...
Jules Mayele
Nov 8, 2021


USA Global Goal 5 Accelerator: Impact Report
At Soccer Without Borders, nearly 50% of our participants and more than half of our coaches identify as female. Since our founding in...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 11, 2021


Fútbol Sin Fronteras Launches New Mixed League
This new Mixed Youth League is being used to serve the youngest girls and boys in Nicaragua, for whom there are very few leagues.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jun 28, 2021


SWB Uganda’s Jules Mayele Featured by Goal Click
Soccer Without Borders Uganda Program Coordinator Jules Mayele is featured on Goal Click, a project that allows people from all over the...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 20, 2021


SWB Included in MPI Report on Strengthening Services for Unaccompanied Children in U.S.
With an increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the United States’ southern border, the Migration Policy...
Dara Ely, SWB
Jun 18, 2021


Global Goal Five Update: SWB Boston Captains’ Program
Program Coordinator Caitlin Saupe is using her GG5 Action Plan to take things to the next level by creating codified captain roles.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jun 14, 2021


Soccer Without Borders Named Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
The TCS New York City Marathon is back and Soccer Without Borders has once again been named an official charity partner. After a one-year...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 10, 2021


SWB Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor to Present at Female Athlete Conference
Soccer Without Borders Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor is presenting at the Female Athlete Conference: Strategies...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 9, 2021


Coach Rapha Returns to SWB Uganda
Guest Post: Mayele Jules, SWB Uganda Soccer Without Borders Uganda founder Raphael Murumbi “Coach Rapha” recently returned to Kampala for...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 7, 2021


From Newcomer to Community Leader: Jeremiah Lukeka to Represent SWB on International Stage
SWB Uganda Sr Program Coordinator Jeremiah Lukeka selected for EUFA Future Leaders in Football conference
Dara Ely, SWB
May 27, 2021


Soccer Without Borders Colorado Launches Global Goal Five Leadership Clubs
When the SWB Colorado team was creating their Gender Action Plans, they saw an opportunity to unify their work across the two main cities.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
May 7, 2021


SWB Baltimore Kicks Off Global Goal Five Gender Action Plans
SWB Baltimore is the latest US site to implement its Global Goal Five Accelerator Gender Action Plans.
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 27, 2021


SWB Oakland Hosts Footgolf Tournament
On March 27, Soccer Without Borders Oakland hosted its first annual Footgolf Tournament. Normally SWB Oakland holds its popular Small...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Apr 9, 2021


SWB Boston Starts Youth Violence Prevention Program
Soccer Without Borders Boston has begun implementing the FUTURES Without Violence Coaching Boys into Men curriculum, a comprehensive...
Dara Ely, SWB
Mar 30, 2021


Soccer Without Borders Oakland Launches Global Goal Five Girls League
With more female participants than ever before, it is a crucial time to move towards the goal of launching a Global Goal Five Girls League.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Mar 24, 2021
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